Le Président (1961)
Genre: Thriller
Duration: 110 minuten
Alternative title: The President
Country:
France / Italy
Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Stars: Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier and Renée Faure
IMDb score:
7,1 (1.189)
Releasedate: 1 March 1961
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Le Président plot
At 73, Emile Beaufort, former French president, is in declining health, but he still plays an important role behind the scenes as a philosopher and ruler. His relationship with Philippe Chalamont is at stake. Chalamont is about to become the next Prime Minister, and Emile shares a long history with him. Deep and problematic. He has had several encounters with him before. When Philippe is prime minister, he comes directly to Emile. What will he do.
Actors and actresses
Emile Beaufort
Philippe Chalamont
Melle Millerand
François, le chauffeur
Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
Le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
Huguette, la bonne
Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
Reviews & comments
Movsin
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- 8286 messages
- 8443 votes
Henri Verneuil adapted yet another novel by Georges Simenon into a film and Jean Gabin once again displays his charismatic talent as an orator in a film that blasts politicians and their involvement and personal interests in branches of industry, banking, etc.
A solid film especially from the cold political landscape.
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Bobbejaantje
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- 2323 messages
- 2101 votes
A lot of talent contributed to this film in terms of actors, direction and music. And it's based on work by Georges Simenon, which I really appreciate. And yet it only interested me moderately. A fictional political story with little or no interaction on a personal level. Lots of talk. A lot of talking. Locations that are often limited to the seating area or the walking path. Gabin's speech towards the end briefly stokes the fire until it quickly goes out. It's all delivered skillfully, but it doesn't resonate with me. By the way, contrary to the label here and on other sites, this is anything but a thriller. It's political drama.
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