Bel Ami
Synopsis
In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jean Danet
Georges Duroy aka 'Bel Ami'
Anne Vernon
Clothilde de Marelle
Renée Faure
Madeleine Forestier
René Lefèvre
The Banker Walter
Christl Mardayn
Virginie Walter
Marianne Schönauer
Madeleine Forestier
Maria Emo
Suzanne Walter
Jacqueline Duc
Rachel
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Charles Forestier
Lukas Ammann
Minister Laroche-Mathieu
Egon von Jordan
The reporter Saint-Potin
Johannes Heesters
Georges Duroy genannt Bel Ami
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Daquin
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy de Maupassant, Vladimir Pozner, Louis Daquin, Roger Vailland
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler
- Original Title
- Bel Ami
- Country of Origin
- Austria, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Malhesherbes, Projektograph Film, Kleber Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Daquin
Guy de Maupassant, Vladimir Pozner, Louis Daquin, Roger Vailland
Hanns Eisler
Viktor Meihsl, Nicolas Hayer
Leontine Klicka
André Cultet, Oskar Glück
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Daquin
Director
Viktor Meihsl
Director of Photography
André Cultet
Producer
Vladimir Pozner
Writer
Leo Metzenbauer
Production Design
Louis Daquin
Writer
Oskar Glück
Producer
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Roger Vailland
Writer
Leontine Klicka
Editor
Léon Barsacq
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bel Ami.
Similar Titles to Bel Ami
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.1
7.5
10.0
6.0
6.3
5.4
7.4
7.0
7.0
6.6
7.2
9.0
6.8
7.7
8.0
7.8
8.0
8.4
6.4
More Like Bel Ami
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bel Ami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bel Ami about?
In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.
Who directed Bel Ami?
Bel Ami was directed by Louis Daquin.
Who stars in Bel Ami?
The principal cast of Bel Ami includes Jean Danet, Anne Vernon, Renée Faure, René Lefèvre, Christl Mardayn.
When was Bel Ami released and how long is it?
Bel Ami was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Bel Ami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bel Ami was composed by Hanns Eisler.
Is Bel Ami based on a book or true story?
Bel Ami is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bel Ami?
Bel Ami holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).