Sign of the Lion

1962 1h 43m FR

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7.2

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★7.0TMDB · 66★7.2IMDB · 2,607

Drama

Synopsis

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An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jess Hahn
Pierre Wesselrin
Michèle Girardon
Dominique Laurent
Van Doude
Jean-François Santeuil
Paul Bisciglia
Willy
Gilbert Edard
Michel Caron
Christian Alers
Philippe
Paul Crauchet
Fred
Jill Olivier
Cathy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Éric Rohmer
Writers: Éric Rohmer
Languages: English, French, Italian
Countries: France

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Éric Rohmer, shot by Nicolas Hayer. 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 Louis Saguer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jess Hahn and Michèle Girardon and Van Doude carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0053279 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Éric Rohmer directs. Nicolas Hayer behind the camera. Louis Saguer scores. Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in English, French, Italian.

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164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.
3Directed by Éric Rohmer, shot by Nicolas Hayer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Louis Saguer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jess Hahn and Michèle Girardon and Van Doude carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0053279 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Released under 14 different titles around the world.