Le Bon Plaisir
Synopsis
Claire's handbag is stolen. It contained a letter written ten years previously by the man who is now the French President. In the letter, he urges his pregnant mistress to have an abortion. Claire immediately alerts the President's men. From that moment, the machinery of state swings into action.
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Catherine Deneuve
Claire Després
Michel Serrault
Le ministre de l'Intérieur
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Le Président de la République
Hippolyte Girardot
Pierre
Michel Auclair
Herbert
Michel Boisrond
Le Premier ministre
Claude Winter
La Présidente
Alexandra Stewart
Julie Hoffman
Matthew Pillsbury
Mike
Danielle Altenburger
Denis Astagneau
Un journaliste
Pierre Baton
Michel Berto
Le patron du café
Viviane Blassel
L'animatrice radio
Véronique Bonnet
René Bonnell
Un ministre
Philippe Brizard
Le maître d'hôtel du président
Roger Gazes
Le patron de Lipp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Girod
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Girod, Françoise Giroud
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Le Bon Plaisir
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- SFP, mk2 Films, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Girod
Francis Girod, Françoise Giroud
Georges Delerue
Jean Penzer
Geneviève Winding
Marin Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Geneviève Winding
Editor
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Michèle Cerf
Costume Design
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Francis Girod
Director
Francis Girod
Writer
Françoise Giroud
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Bon Plaisir.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Bon Plaisir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Bon Plaisir about?
Claire's handbag is stolen. It contained a letter written ten years previously by the man who is now the French President. In the letter, he urges his pregnant mistress to have an abortion. Claire immediately alerts the President's men. From that moment, the machinery of state swings into action.
Who directed Le Bon Plaisir?
Le Bon Plaisir was directed by Francis Girod.
Who stars in Le Bon Plaisir?
The principal cast of Le Bon Plaisir includes Catherine Deneuve, Michel Serrault, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Hippolyte Girardot, Michel Auclair.
When was Le Bon Plaisir released and how long is it?
Le Bon Plaisir was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Bon Plaisir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Bon Plaisir was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Le Bon Plaisir based on a book or true story?
Le Bon Plaisir is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Françoise Giroud".