Bel Ami (1955)
In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.
Director: Louis Daquin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 20, 1955
Cast
- Jean Danet - Georges Duroy aka 'Bel Ami'
- Anne Vernon - Clothilde de Marelle
- Renée Faure - Madeleine Forestier
- René Lefèvre - The Banker Walter
- Christl Mardayn - Virginie Walter
- Marianne Schönauer - Madeleine Forestier
- Maria Emo - Suzanne Walter
- Jacqueline Duc - Rachel
- Jean-Roger Caussimon - Charles Forestier
- Lukas Ammann - Minister Laroche-Mathieu
Screenplay
Music: Hanns Eisler
Cinematography: Viktor Meihsl, Nicolas Hayer
Editing: Leontine Klicka
Production: Les Films Malhesherbes, Projektograph Film, Kleber Film
Country: Austria, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Louis Daquin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bel Ami about?
- In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.
- Who directed Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami was directed by Louis Daquin.
- Who stars in Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami stars Jean Danet, Anne Vernon, Renée Faure, René Lefèvre, Christl Mardayn, Marianne Schönauer.
- How long is Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami is a Drama film.
- Where was Bel Ami produced?
- Bel Ami was produced in Austria, France, Germany.