Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin
Synopsis
On November 15, 1976, a legend of French cinema passed away. The public was deeply moved, as Jean Gabin was such an integral part of the collective memory. Born in 1904, the star had played every role, from the young leading man in Gueule d'amour to the tough guy in Touchez pas au grisbi to the retiree in Le Chat. But what do we really know about the private life of this popular star, whose modesty condemned him to silence? Behind the face of the "lovable rogue" and "tough guy" lay a man with his flaws, worries, and wounds. You will discover how Petty Officer Moncorgé found himself among the soldiers storming Adolf Hitler's hideout at the end of the war. How did the man who, throughout his life, dreamed of being recognized as a farmer, end up being taken hostage by 600 farmers on his estate in Orne?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Thisse
- Original Title
- Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Magnéto Presse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Thisse
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Thisse
Director
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What is Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin about?
On November 15, 1976, a legend of French cinema passed away. The public was deeply moved, as Jean Gabin was such an integral part of the collective memory. Born in 1904, the star had played every role, from the young leading man in Gueule d'amour to the tough guy in Touchez pas au grisbi to the retiree in Le Chat. But what do we really know about the private life of this popular star, whose modesty condemned him to silence? Behind the face of the "lovable rogue" and "tough guy" lay a man with his flaws, worries, and wounds. You will discover how Petty Officer Moncorgé found himself among the soldiers storming Adolf Hitler's hideout at the end of the war. How did the man who, throughout his life, dreamed of being recognized as a farmer, end up being taken hostage by 600 farmers on his estate in Orne?
Who directed Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin?
Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin was directed by Simon Thisse.
Who stars in Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin?
The principal cast of Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin includes Jean Gabin.
When was Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin released and how long is it?
Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin was released in 2010 with a total runtime of Unknown.