A Monkey in Winter
“The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!”
1962•16•1h 45m•7.6•Released
DramaComedy
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.
Director
Henri Verneuil
Writer
Michel Audiard, François Boyer
Languages
French
Studio
Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)
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
Production
Company
Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)
Company
Cité Films
Producer
Jacques Bar
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