A Monkey in Winter

"The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!"

1962 1h 45m FR

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 242

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

“The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!”

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Cast

Jean Gabin
Albert Quentin
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Gabriel Fouquet
Suzanne Flon
Suzanne Quentin
Gabrielle Dorziat
Mme Victoria, la directrice
Hella Petri
Georgina, la patronne du bar
Marcelle Arnold
l'infirmière de la pension
Charles Bouillaud
le chauffeur de taxi
Anne-Marie Coffinet
Simone, une serveuse

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Henri Verneuil
Writers: Michel Audiard, François Boyer
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Henri Verneuil, shot by Louis Page. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Françoise Bonnot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo and Suzanne Flon carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Henri Verneuil directs. Louis Page behind the camera. Michel Magne scores. Françoise Bonnot cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Henri Verneuil, shot by Louis Page. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Françoise Bonnot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo and Suzanne Flon carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!".
7IMDB entry: tt0056636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 16 themes, including "midlife crisis", "fireworks", "normandy, france", "drinking".