Le Socrate (1968)
A modern-day Socrates leaves behind his life as a philosopher to live off the land. When a police inspector is assigned to follow the man and question his motives, the cop gets caught up in the charming philosophy of the man who has left his material possessions behind. He encounters a pretty young woman and her nihilistic boyfriend, the latter who makes a living with his psychedelic side shows. The boyfriend gets the newspapers to print the philosopher's thoughts, prompting him to acquire a bevy of believers. There is some nudity in this comical thought-provoking story, but the main focus remains the words of the man who left behind creature comforts to find himself.
Director: Robert Lapoujade
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 3, 1968
Cast
- Pierre Luzan - Le Socrate
- René-Jean Chauffard - Lemay
- Martine Brochard - Sylvie
- Stéphane Fay - Pierre
- Jean-Pierre Sentier - Adam
- Marta Alexendrova
- Emmanuelle Atzeï
- Patricia Allison
Screenplay
- Colette Audry (Dialogue)
- Robert Lapoujade
- Jean-Patrick Manchette (Dialogue)
Music: Bernard Parmegiani
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Renon
Editing: Jean Ravel
Production: BR, CECRT, Telepool, ORTF
Country: France, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Lapoujade
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Socrate about?
- A modern-day Socrates leaves behind his life as a philosopher to live off the land. When a police inspector is assigned to follow the man and question his motives, the cop gets caught up in the charming philosophy of the man who has left his material possessions behind. He encounters a pretty young woman and her nihilistic boyfriend, the latter who makes a living with his psychedelic side shows. The boyfriend gets the newspapers to print the philosopher's thoughts, prompting him to acquire a bevy of believers. There is some nudity in this comical thought-provoking story, but the main focus remains the words of the man who left behind creature comforts to find himself.
- Who directed Le Socrate?
- Le Socrate was directed by Robert Lapoujade.
- Who stars in Le Socrate?
- Le Socrate stars Pierre Luzan, René-Jean Chauffard, Martine Brochard, Stéphane Fay, Jean-Pierre Sentier, Marta Alexendrova.
- How long is Le Socrate?
- Le Socrate has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Where was Le Socrate produced?
- Le Socrate was produced in France, Germany.