A Monkey in Winter
The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!
Rating: 7.6 out of 10TMDB(243 votes)
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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Based on A Monkey in Winter
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Filming locations
Filmed in Villerville
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Setting
Set in France
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Music
Music by Michel Magne
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Louis Page
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Michel AudiardWriter
- Antoine BlondinNovel
- François BoyerWriter
- Original title
- Un singe en hiver
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 29, 1962
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France
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Cast
Jean GabinAlbert Quentin
Jean-Paul BelmondoGabriel Fouquet
Suzanne FlonSuzanne Quentin
Gabrielle DorziatMme Victoria, la directrice- Hella PetriGeorgina, la patronne du bar
Marcelle Arnoldl'infirmière de la pension
Charles Bouillaudle chauffeur de taxi
Anne-Marie CoffinetSimone, une serveuse
André DalibertMaurice, le brigadier
Hélène DieudonnéJoséphine- Geneviève FontanelMarie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel
Gabriel GobinUn habitué du café- Sylviane MargolléMarie Fouquet, la fille de Gabriel
Lucien Raimbourgle jardinier de la pension
Hans VernerLe touriste allemand
Paul FrankeurM. Esnault, le patron du café
Noël RoquevertM. Landru, patron du bazar
Camille Guérinile maire du village
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