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The Virtuous Scoundrel
The Virtuous Scoundrel
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The Virtuous Scoundrel

Original Title: La Vie d'un honnête homme

1953
1h 33m
Drama
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 33m

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Storyline

La Vie d'un honnête homme English: The Virtuous Scoundrel, is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Feb 18, 1953
Languages
French
Director
Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry
Production
S.B. Films
S.B. Films
Général Productions
Général Productions
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

22 Cast Members

Michel Simon

Michel Simon

Albert Ménard-Lacoste / Alain Ménard-Lacoste

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Emile, manvalet

Marguerite Pierry

Marguerite Pierry

Madeleine Lacoste

François Guérin

François Guérin

Pierre Lacoste

Laurence Badie

Laurence Badie

Geneviève Lacoste

Claude Gensac

Claude Gensac

Evelyne, chambermaid

Léon Walther

Léon Walther

Maître Denisot, notary

Pauline Carton

Pauline Carton

Boss of the hotel

Marthe Salbel

Marie, cook

Lana Marconi

Lana Marconi

une prostituée, "la comtesse"

Michel Nastorg

Michel Nastorg

Mechanic

André Brunot

André Brunot

Dr. Ogier

Georges Bever

Georges Bever

Taxi driver

Max Dejean

Max Dejean

Tavern boss

Marcel Pérès

Marcel Pérès

Commissioner Vincent

Jacqueline Gut

Mercer

Jacques Derives

Doctor from Roubaix

Marcel Mouloudji

Marcel Mouloudji

Singer

Marc Arian

Marc Arian

Mr. Valembray, department head (uncredited)

Louiguy

Louiguy

Self (uncredited)

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