A Monkey in Winter (1962)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 8.457 |
Directed By
Henri Verneuil
Crew
Henri Verneuil
Michel Audiard
Antoine Blondin
Jacques Bar
Michel Magne
Louis Page
Françoise Bonnot
Monique Bonnot
Robert Clavel
Léon Sanz
Costa-Gavras
Claude Pinoteau
Jean Rieul
François Boyer
TOP 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
André Dalibert
Maurice, le brigadier
Hélène Dieudonné
Joséphine
Geneviève Fontanel
Marie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel
Gabriel Gobin
Un habitué du café
Sylviane Margollé
Marie Fouquet, la fille de Gabriel
Lucien Raimbourg
le jardinier de la pension
Hans Verner
Le touriste allemand
Paul Frankeur
M. Esnault, le patron du café
Noël Roquevert
M. Landru, patron du bazar
Camille Guérini
le maire du village
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