Monsignor (1949)
Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...
Director: Roger Richebé
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 16, 1949
Cast
- Bernard Blier - Louis Mennechain
- Fernand Ledoux - Piétrefond
- Yves Deniaud - Bellare
- Nadia Gray - The Duchess of Lémoncourt
- Marion Tourès - Anna
- Paul Frankeur - The stallholder
- Gabriel Gobin - Tatave
- Jeanne Lion - Mrs. de Ponthieux
- Paul Faivre - General de Lormaux
- Richard Francœur - The head waiter
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Roger Richebé
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monsignor about?
- Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...
- Who directed Monsignor?
- Monsignor was directed by Roger Richebé.
- Who stars in Monsignor?
- Monsignor stars Bernard Blier, Fernand Ledoux, Yves Deniaud, Nadia Gray, Marion Tourès, Paul Frankeur.
- How long is Monsignor?
- Monsignor has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Monsignor?
- Monsignor is a Drama film.