The Aristocrats (1955)
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
Director: Denys de La Patellière
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 12, 1955
Cast
- Pierre Fresnay - Marquis de Maubrun et maire
- Brigitte Auber - Daisy de Maubrun
- Jacques Dacqmine - Arthus de Maubrun, fils aîné du marquis
- Alain Quercy - Gontran de Maubrun, second fils du marquis
- Georges Descrières - Philippe de Maubrun, abbé, troisième fils du marquis
- François Guérin - Pierre de Maubrun, quatrième fils du marquis
- Olivier de Tissot - Le comte Louis-César de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », cinquième fils du marquis
- Philippe de Tissot - Le comte Osmond de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », sixième fils du marquis
- Yolande Laffon - Tante Mathilde, sœur du marquis
- Léo Joannon - Le prince de Conti, le voisin « nouveau riche »
Screenplay
- Denys de La Patellière (Scenario Writer)
- Michel de Saint-Pierre (Novel)
- Roland Laudenbach (Scenario Writer)
- Denys de La Patellière (Adaptation)
- Roland Laudenbach (Adaptation)
Music: René Cloërec
Editing: Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Production: Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC), Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Les Films Saint-James
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
aristocrat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Aristocrats about?
- A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
- Who directed The Aristocrats?
- The Aristocrats was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
- Who stars in The Aristocrats?
- The Aristocrats stars Pierre Fresnay, Brigitte Auber, Jacques Dacqmine, Alain Quercy, Georges Descrières, François Guérin.
- How long is The Aristocrats?
- The Aristocrats has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Aristocrats?
- The Aristocrats is a Drama film.
- Where was The Aristocrats produced?
- The Aristocrats was produced in France.