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A Monkey in Winter
A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

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DramaComedy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

105 mins

Rating

7.6/10

Release Date

29 July 1962

Country

France

Cast

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Hella Petri

Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

Hélène Dieudonné

Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

Geneviève Fontanel

Geneviève Fontanel

Marie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel

Gabriel Gobin

Gabriel Gobin

Un habitué du café

Sylviane Margollé

Sylviane Margollé

Marie Fouquet, la fille de Gabriel

Lucien Raimbourg

Lucien Raimbourg

le jardinier de la pension

Hans Verner

Hans Verner

Le touriste allemand

Paul Frankeur

Paul Frankeur

M. Esnault, le patron du café

Noël Roquevert

Noël Roquevert

M. Landru, patron du bazar

Camille Guérini

Camille Guérini

le maire du village

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