The Majordomo

1965 1h 33m FR

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 11

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Leopold, valet De Chambre of the Advocate General of Royssac, studies the penal code and becomes, during his leave, judge in a court of the 'middle'.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Meurisse
Léopold
Geneviève Page
Geneviève des Vallières
Paul Hubschmid
Doctor Ventoux / 'Le chat'
Micheline Luccioni
Arlette
Lutz Gabor
Fernand
Jacques Seiler
Albert
Henri Lambert
'La Quille'
Noël Roquevert
De Royssac

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Delannoy
Writers: Henri Jeanson
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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61 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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CAST

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Paul Meurisse and Geneviève Page and Paul Hubschmid carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059419 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean Delannoy directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

161 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Paul Meurisse and Geneviève Page and Paul Hubschmid carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0059419 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.