Charles, Dead or Alive (1970)
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
Director: Alain Tanner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 15, 1970
Cast
- François Simon - Charles Dé
- Marie-Claire Dufour - Adeline
- Marcel Robert - Paul
- Maya Simon - Marianne Dé, Fille de Charles
- André Schmidt - Pierre Dé, Fils de Charles
- Jo Excoffier - Reporter de TV
- Walter Schochli - Le Détective
- Jean-Pierre Moriaud - L'Avocat
- Janine Christoffe - La Femme de Chambre
- Michèle Martel - Germaine Dé, la Femme de Charles
Screenplay
Music: Jacques Olivier
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Sylvia Bachmann
Production: Groupe 5, SRG SSR
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
geneva, switzerland, philosophy, watchmaker
More Films by Director: Alain Tanner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charles, Dead or Alive about?
- On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
- Who directed Charles, Dead or Alive?
- Charles, Dead or Alive was directed by Alain Tanner.
- Who stars in Charles, Dead or Alive?
- Charles, Dead or Alive stars François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, Marcel Robert, Maya Simon, André Schmidt, Jo Excoffier.
- How long is Charles, Dead or Alive?
- Charles, Dead or Alive has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Charles, Dead or Alive?
- Charles, Dead or Alive is a Drama film.
- Where was Charles, Dead or Alive produced?
- Charles, Dead or Alive was produced in Switzerland.