Nightcap
Merci pour le chocolat
Synopsis
Mika, heiress to a Swiss chocolate company, is married to celebrated pianist André and stepmother to his son, Guillaume, whose mother died in a car wreck on his tenth birthday. Their lives are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jeanne, a young woman who has learned she was almost switched with Guillaume at birth.
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Nightcap Original Trailer (Claude Chabrol, 2000)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-28
Top Cast
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Isabelle Huppert
Marie-Claire 'Mika' Muller
Jacques Dutronc
André Polonski
Anna Mouglalis
Jeanne Pollet
Rodolphe Pauly
Guillaume Polonski
Brigitte Catillon
Louise Pollet
Michel Robin
Dufreigne
Mathieu Simonet
Axel
Lydia Andréï
Lisbeth
Véronique Alain
Madame le Maire
Isolde Barth
Pauline
Jacqueline Burnand
François Germond
Antoinette Martin
Michel Moulin
Dorotea Brandin
Jean-Marie Daunas
Catherine Epars
Rodolphe Ittig
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol, Caroline Eliacheff
- Original Score
- Matthieu Chabrol
- Original Title
- Merci pour le chocolat
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, CAB Productions, TSR, YMC Productions, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Caroline Eliacheff, Charlotte Armstrong
Matthieu Chabrol
Renato Berta
Monique Fardoulis
Marin Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Matthieu Chabrol
Original Music Composer
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Monique Fardoulis
Editor
Ivan Niclass
Production Design
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Caroline Eliacheff
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightcap
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What is Nightcap about?
Mika, heiress to a Swiss chocolate company, is married to celebrated pianist André and stepmother to his son, Guillaume, whose mother died in a car wreck on his tenth birthday. Their lives are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jeanne, a young woman who has learned she was almost switched with Guillaume at birth.
Who directed Nightcap?
Nightcap was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Nightcap?
The principal cast of Nightcap includes Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Dutronc, Anna Mouglalis, Rodolphe Pauly, Brigitte Catillon.
When was Nightcap released and how long is it?
Nightcap was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightcap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightcap was composed by Matthieu Chabrol.
Is Nightcap based on a book or true story?
Nightcap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlotte Armstrong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightcap?
Nightcap holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).