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The President
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Title: The President

Release Date: 1 Mar 1961

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama

Director: Fidès Film, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Cité Films, Terra Film

Production Companies: Fidès Film, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Cité Films, Terra Film

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (70 votes)

Cast

  • Emile Beaufort: Jean Gabin
  • Philippe Chalamont: Bernard Blier
  • Melle Millerand: Renée Faure
  • François, le chauffeur: Alfred Adam
  • Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances: Henri Crémieux
  • Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France: Louis Seigner
  • le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort: Robert Vattier
  • Huguette, la bonne: Françoise Deldick
  • Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort: Hélène Dieudonné
  • Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort: Pierre Larquey
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