Monsieur Ripois
Synopsis
While his wife, Catherine, is finalizing their divorce, serial philanderer Andre invites his latest conquest, Catherine’s best friend, Patricia, over for dinner. Over the course of the evening, Andre shares his entire romantic history since first coming to London as a young man, including his liaisons with his former boss, a marriage-minded young girl and a kindhearted Frenchwoman.
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Gérard Philipe
André Ripois
Valerie Hobson
Catherine Ripois
Joan Greenwood
Norah
Margaret Johnston
Anne
Natasha Parry
Patricia
Germaine Montero
Marcelle
Mona Washbourne
Landlady
Percy Marmont
Catherine's Father (uncredited)
Diana Decker
Diana (uncredited)
Bill Shine
Pub Barman (uncredited)
Eric Pohlmann
Boarding House Proprietor (uncredited)
Martin Benson
Art (uncredited)
Mae Bacon
Mrs. Rose (uncredited)
Margot Field
Doris Braddock (uncredited)
Harry Towb
Stewart (uncredited)
Gerald Campion
Harry (uncredited)
Judith Nelmes
Marcelle, 2nd Landlady (uncredited)
Arthur Howard
Priest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Hémon, Hugh Mills, Raymond Queneau
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- Monsieur Ripois
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Transcontinental Film Productions (London), Transcontinental Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Louis Hémon, Hugh Mills, Raymond Queneau
Roman Vlad
Oswald Morris
Françoise Javet
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
Louis Hémon
Writer
Hugh Mills
Writer
Raymond Queneau
Writer
Françoise Javet
Editor
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsieur Ripois
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monsieur Ripois about?
While his wife, Catherine, is finalizing their divorce, serial philanderer Andre invites his latest conquest, Catherine’s best friend, Patricia, over for dinner. Over the course of the evening, Andre shares his entire romantic history since first coming to London as a young man, including his liaisons with his former boss, a marriage-minded young girl and a kindhearted Frenchwoman.
Who directed Monsieur Ripois?
Monsieur Ripois was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in Monsieur Ripois?
The principal cast of Monsieur Ripois includes Gérard Philipe, Valerie Hobson, Joan Greenwood, Margaret Johnston, Natasha Parry.
When was Monsieur Ripois released and how long is it?
Monsieur Ripois was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsieur Ripois?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsieur Ripois was composed by Roman Vlad.