Bel Ami
Synopsis
Shortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashed cynicism he will rapidly rise to the top by courtesy of women women (Mme Walter, Clotilde, Madeleine), from journalist to member of Parliament to cabinet minister. But it is also the fair sex that will cause his fall in the end.
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Willi Forst
George Duroy
Olga Tschechowa
Madeleine
Hilde Hildebrand
Frau von Marelle
Ilse Werner
Suzanne
Lizzi Waldmüller
Rachel
Johannes Riemann
Laroche
Will Dohm
Forestier
Aribert Wäscher
Walter
Hubert von Meyerinck
Varenne
Walter Gross
Stenotypist
Joachim Below
Verehrer Suzannes
Kalout Ben Gassem
Der Kaid von Marakesch
Egon Brosig
Conferencier
Hildegard Busse
Zofe bei Madeleine
Erich Dunskus
Maschinenmeister
Joe Furtner
Zugschaffner
Walter Lieck
Ausrufer
Richard Ludwig
Butler bei Laroche
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willi Forst
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Fritz Beckmann, Axel Eggebrecht, Willi Forst, Guy de Maupassant
- Original Score
- Theo Mackeben
- Original Title
- Bel Ami
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Willi Forst-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willi Forst
Hans Fritz Beckmann, Axel Eggebrecht, Willi Forst, Guy de Maupassant
Theo Mackeben
Theodore J. Pahle, Erich Schmidtke
Hans Wolff
Herbert Engelsing, Willi Forst, Walter Lehmann
Department Leadership Roster
Willi Forst
Director
Hans Fritz Beckmann
Writer
Axel Eggebrecht
Writer
Willi Forst
Writer
Willi Forst
Producer
Walter Lehmann
Producer
Hans Wolff
Editor
Kurt Herlth
Production Design
Werner Schlichting
Production Design
Theodore J. Pahle
Director of Photography
Erich Schmidtke
Director of Photography
Theo Mackeben
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bel Ami
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What is Bel Ami about?
Shortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashed cynicism he will rapidly rise to the top by courtesy of women women (Mme Walter, Clotilde, Madeleine), from journalist to member of Parliament to cabinet minister. But it is also the fair sex that will cause his fall in the end.
Who directed Bel Ami?
Bel Ami was directed by Willi Forst.
Who stars in Bel Ami?
The principal cast of Bel Ami includes Willi Forst, Olga Tschechowa, Hilde Hildebrand, Ilse Werner, Lizzi Waldmüller.
When was Bel Ami released and how long is it?
Bel Ami was released in 1939 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 Theo Mackeben.
Is Bel Ami based on a book or true story?
Bel Ami is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".