The Strange Monsieur Victor
L'Étrange Monsieur Victor
Synopsis
Outwardly, Monsieur Victor would appear to be the model citizen. A respectable Toulon shopkeeper, he has a devoted wife and is courteous and considerate to all who know him. However, beneath this veneer of respectability hides a notorious receiver of stolen goods, who trades with hardened criminals. Victor manages to keep up his double life without any difficulty until the fateful day when one of his partners in crime threatens to expose him. Fearing a scandal, Victor kills the crook in a moment of panic, using a shoemaker's tool. Naturally, the murder is blamed on a local shoemaker, who is sentenced to ten years' hard labour. Seven years later, the former shoemaker reappears in Toulon, having escaped from prison. The first person to recognise him is Monsieur Victor...
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Raimu
Victor Agardanne
Madeleine Renaud
Madeleine Agardanne
Pierre Blanchar
Bastien Robineau
Viviane Romance
Adrienne Robineau
Andrex
Robert Cerani
Marcelle Géniat
La mère de Victor
Georges Flamant
Amédée
Charles Blavette
Le premier inspecteur
Marcel Maupi
Rémi
Charblay
M. Noir
Armand Larcher
Le second inspecteur
Roger Peter
Un enfant
Daniel Kahya
Un enfant
Odette Roger
Mme Marie
Édouard Delmont
Paroli
Jean Daniel
Geneviève Guitry
Vincent Hyspa
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Grémillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Valentin, Marcel Achard, Charles Spaak
- Original Score
- Roland Manuel
- Original Title
- L'Étrange Monsieur Victor
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- L'Alliance Cinématographique Européenne (ACE), UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Grémillon
Albert Valentin, Marcel Achard, Charles Spaak
Roland Manuel
Werner Krien
Raoul Ploquin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Grémillon
Director
Albert Valentin
Writer
Marcel Achard
Writer
Charles Spaak
Writer
Roland Manuel
Original Music Composer
Werner Krien
Director of Photography
Raoul Ploquin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Monsieur Victor
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What is The Strange Monsieur Victor about?
Outwardly, Monsieur Victor would appear to be the model citizen. A respectable Toulon shopkeeper, he has a devoted wife and is courteous and considerate to all who know him. However, beneath this veneer of respectability hides a notorious receiver of stolen goods, who trades with hardened criminals. Victor manages to keep up his double life without any difficulty until the fateful day when one of his partners in crime threatens to expose him. Fearing a scandal, Victor kills the crook in a moment of panic, using a shoemaker's tool. Naturally, the murder is blamed on a local shoemaker, who is sentenced to ten years' hard labour. Seven years later, the former shoemaker reappears in Toulon, having escaped from prison. The first person to recognise him is Monsieur Victor...
Who directed The Strange Monsieur Victor?
The Strange Monsieur Victor was directed by Jean Grémillon.
Who stars in The Strange Monsieur Victor?
The principal cast of The Strange Monsieur Victor includes Raimu, Madeleine Renaud, Pierre Blanchar, Viviane Romance, Andrex.
When was The Strange Monsieur Victor released and how long is it?
The Strange Monsieur Victor was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Monsieur Victor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Monsieur Victor was composed by Roland Manuel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strange Monsieur Victor?
The Strange Monsieur Victor holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).