The Aristocrats
Les Aristocrates
Synopsis
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
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Pierre Fresnay
Marquis de Maubrun et maire
Brigitte Auber
Daisy de Maubrun
Jacques Dacqmine
Arthus de Maubrun, fils aîné du marquis
Alain Quercy
Gontran de Maubrun, second fils du marquis
Georges Descrières
Philippe de Maubrun, abbé, troisième fils du marquis
François Guérin
Pierre de Maubrun, quatrième fils du marquis
Olivier de Tissot
Le comte Louis-César de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », cinquième fils du marquis
Philippe de Tissot
Le comte Osmond de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », sixième fils du marquis
Yolande Laffon
Tante Mathilde, sœur du marquis
Léo Joannon
Le prince de Conti, le voisin « nouveau riche »
Maurice Ronet
Christophe de Conti
Guy Decomble
Gustave, alcoolique, gardien de l'école communale
Madeleine Barbulée
L'hôtelière
Michel Etcheverry
Maître Crouelles, notaire du marquis
Jane Morlet
Félicie, la cuisinière
Guy Henry
Le boucher
René Bergeron
Le facteur
Suzanne Courtal
Marie Douillard, métayère du marquis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel de Saint-Pierre, Roland Laudenbach, Denys de La Patellière
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- Les Aristocrates
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC), Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Les Films Saint-James
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Michel de Saint-Pierre, Roland Laudenbach, Denys de La Patellière
René Cloërec
Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Roland Laudenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Laudenbach
Producer
Denys de La Patellière
Director
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Aristocrats
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What is The Aristocrats about?
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
Who directed The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in The Aristocrats?
The principal cast of The Aristocrats includes Pierre Fresnay, Brigitte Auber, Jacques Dacqmine, Alain Quercy, Georges Descrières.
When was The Aristocrats released and how long is it?
The Aristocrats was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Aristocrats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Aristocrats was composed by René Cloërec.
Is The Aristocrats based on a book or true story?
The Aristocrats is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel de Saint-Pierre".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).