The Possessors (1958)
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
Director: Denys de La Patellière
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: November 19, 1958
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Noël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
- Annie Ducaux - Adèle Schoudler, femme de Noël
- Jean Desailly - François Schoudler, le fils
- Françoise Christophe - Jacqueline Schoudler, la bru
- Patrick Millow - Jean-Noël Schoulder, le petit fils
- Aimé Clariond - Gérard, marquis de La Monnerie
- Jean Murat - Le général Robert de La Monnerie
- Françoise Delbart - Isabelle de la Monnerie
- Louis Seigner - Raoul Leroy
- Jean Wall - Pierre Leroy
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Screenplay)
- Maurice Druon (Novel)
- Michel Audiard (Dialogue)
- Denys de La Patellière (Screenplay)
Music: Maurice Thiriet
Cinematography: Louis Page
Editing: Jacqueline Thiédot
Production: Filmsonor, Intermondia Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Possessors about?
- Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
- Who directed The Possessors?
- The Possessors was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
- Who stars in The Possessors?
- The Possessors stars Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Françoise Christophe, Patrick Millow, Aimé Clariond.
- How long is The Possessors?
- The Possessors has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Possessors?
- The Possessors is a Drama film.
- Where was The Possessors produced?
- The Possessors was produced in France.