The President (1961)
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
Director: Henri Verneuil
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: March 1, 1961
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Emile Beaufort
- Bernard Blier - Philippe Chalamont
- Renée Faure - Melle Millerand
- Alfred Adam - François, le chauffeur
- Henri Crémieux - Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
- Louis Seigner - Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
- Robert Vattier - le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
- Françoise Deldick - Huguette, la bonne
- Hélène Dieudonné - Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
- Pierre Larquey - Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Screenplay)
- Georges Simenon (Novel)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Louis Page
Production: Fidès Film, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Cité Films, Terra Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
france, based on novel or book, politics, blackmail, prime minister, politician, deputy, market, parliament, flashback, lobby, 1950s, memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The President about?
- At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
- Who directed The President?
- The President was directed by Henri Verneuil.
- Who stars in The President?
- The President stars Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure, Alfred Adam, Henri Crémieux, Louis Seigner.
- How long is The President?
- The President has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The President?
- The President is a Drama film.
- Where was The President produced?
- The President was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The President?
- The themes of The President include: Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.