The Diary of an Innocent Boy
Benjamin ou les mémoires d'un puceau
Synopsis
Set in 18th century France, a naive 17-year-old orphan named Benjamin is taken in by his wealthy aunt, the Countess de Valandry. There, he is seduced by a variety of women, including a few flirtatious maidservants and neighboring countesses who all want to be Benjamin's "first".
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Anne de Clécy
Michel Piccoli
Count Philippe
Michèle Morgan
Comtesse Gabrielle de Valandry
Pierre Clémenti
Benjamin
Francine Bergé
Marion
Anna Gaël
Célestine
Catherine Rouvel
Victorine
Tania Torrens
Mme De Chartres
Odile Versois
La conseillère
Simone Bach
Mme La Tour
Angelo Bardi
Basile
Sacha Briquet
Celestin
André Cellier
Le conseiller
Lyne Chardonnet
Jacotte
Madeleine Damien
La vieille dame
Jacques Fihi
Adrien
Diane Lepvrier
La dame en rose
Magali Louis
Berthe
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Companéez, Michel Deville
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Benjamin ou les mémoires d'un puceau
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Parc Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Deville
Nina Companéez, Michel Deville
Jean Wiener
Ghislain Cloquet
Nina Companéez
Mag Bodard
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Deville
Director
Nina Companéez
Writer
Michel Deville
Writer
Mag Bodard
Producer
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Nina Companéez
Editor
Claude Pignot
Production Design
Rita Bayance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diary of an Innocent Boy
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What is The Diary of an Innocent Boy about?
Set in 18th century France, a naive 17-year-old orphan named Benjamin is taken in by his wealthy aunt, the Countess de Valandry. There, he is seduced by a variety of women, including a few flirtatious maidservants and neighboring countesses who all want to be Benjamin's "first".
Who directed The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy was directed by Michel Deville.
Who stars in The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
The principal cast of The Diary of an Innocent Boy includes Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Clémenti, Francine Bergé.
When was The Diary of an Innocent Boy released and how long is it?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diary of an Innocent Boy was composed by Jean Wiener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).