The Oldest Profession
Le Plus Vieux Métier du monde
Synopsis
A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.
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"The Oldest Profession" (1967) excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2022-05-07
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Michèle Mercier
Brit (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Enrico Maria Salerno
Rak (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Gabriele Tinti
The Trader (segment "L'ère préhistorique")
Elsa Martinelli
Domitilla (segment "Nuits romaines")
Gastone Moschin
Flavius (segment "Nuits romaines")
Giancarlo Cobelli
Menippus (segment "Nuits romaines")
Jeanne Moreau
Mimi Guillotine (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Catherine Samie
Toinette (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Jean-Claude Brialy
Philibert (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Jean Richard
Joseph, Mimi's Previous Client (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi")
Raquel Welch
Nini (segment "La belle époque")
Martin Held
Édouard (segment "La belle époque")
Siegfried Schürenberg
Another Banker (segment "La belle époque")
Tilly Lauenstein
Another Prostitute (segment "La belle époque")
Nadia Gray
Nadia (segment "Aujourd'hui")
France Anglade
Catherine (segment "Aujourd'hui")
Jacques Duby
The Gendarme (segment "Aujourd'hui")
Marcel Dalio
Vladimir Leskov (segment "Aujourd'hui")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival (Segment "Anticipation, ou l'amour en l'an 2000")
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe de Broca, Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Autant-Lara, Mauro Bolognini, Franco Indovina, Michael Pfleghar
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Luc Godard, Ennio Flaiano, Daniel Boulanger, Georges Tabet, André Tabet, Jean Aurenche
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Le Plus Vieux Métier du monde
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $119
- Production Studios
- Francoriz Production, Les Films Gibé, Rialto Film, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe de Broca, Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Autant-Lara, Mauro Bolognini, Franco Indovina, Michael Pfleghar
Jean-Luc Godard, Ennio Flaiano, Daniel Boulanger, Georges Tabet, André Tabet, Jean Aurenche
Michel Legrand
Pierre Lhomme, Alessandro D'Eva, Dario Di Palma, Heinz Hölscher
Nino Baragli, Agnès Guillemot, Susanne Paschen
Joseph Bercholz, Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe de Broca
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Director
Franco Indovina
Director
Michael Pfleghar
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Writer
Ennio Flaiano
Writer
Daniel Boulanger
Writer
Georges Tabet
Writer
André Tabet
Writer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Joseph Bercholz
Producer
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oldest Profession
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What is The Oldest Profession about?
A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.
Who directed The Oldest Profession?
The Oldest Profession was directed by Philippe de Broca, Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Autant-Lara, Mauro Bolognini, Franco Indovina, Michael Pfleghar.
Who stars in The Oldest Profession?
The principal cast of The Oldest Profession includes Michèle Mercier, Enrico Maria Salerno, Gabriele Tinti, Elsa Martinelli, Gastone Moschin.
When was The Oldest Profession released and how long is it?
The Oldest Profession was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Oldest Profession make at the box office?
The Oldest Profession grossed $119 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Oldest Profession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oldest Profession was composed by Michel Legrand.