Monsieur Hawarden
Synopsis
A woman disguises herself as a man to avoid prosecution for murdering her lover fifteen years ago. She is the last living member of a wealthy Vienna family, and has spent the years after the murder traveling Europe with her female servant. Her travels provide her with an anonymous cloak that allows her freedom of movement but little peace of mind. Nearing middle age, the guilt and weariness of an empty life has her contemplating suicide as the only way out of her dilemma.
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Ellen Vogel
Monsieur Hawarden / Meriora Gillibrand
Hilde Uitterlinden
Victorine
Joan Remmelts
Rentmeester Deschamps
Dora van der Groen
Mw. Deschamps
Xander Fisher
Axel, zoon van Rentmeester
Senne Rouffaer
Officer
Marielle Fiolet
Dienstmeisje
John Lanting
Walter, een bediende
Carola Gijsbers van Wijk
Corien, een dienstmeisje
Beppie Blokker
Emma, de kokkin
Ernie Damen
Hans, een bediende
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kümel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Blokker, Filip De Pillecyn
- Original Score
- Pierre Bartholomée
- Original Title
- Monsieur Hawarden
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Sofidoc, Parkfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kümel
Jan Blokker, Filip De Pillecyn
Pierre Bartholomée
Eduard van der Enden
Rob du Mée, André Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kümel
Director
Jan Blokker
Writer
Rob du Mée
Producer
Pierre Bartholomée
Original Music Composer
André Thomas
Producer
Eduard van der Enden
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monsieur Hawarden.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsieur Hawarden
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What is Monsieur Hawarden about?
A woman disguises herself as a man to avoid prosecution for murdering her lover fifteen years ago. She is the last living member of a wealthy Vienna family, and has spent the years after the murder traveling Europe with her female servant. Her travels provide her with an anonymous cloak that allows her freedom of movement but little peace of mind. Nearing middle age, the guilt and weariness of an empty life has her contemplating suicide as the only way out of her dilemma.
Who directed Monsieur Hawarden?
Monsieur Hawarden was directed by Harry Kümel.
Who stars in Monsieur Hawarden?
The principal cast of Monsieur Hawarden includes Ellen Vogel, Hilde Uitterlinden, Joan Remmelts, Dora van der Groen, Xander Fisher.
When was Monsieur Hawarden released and how long is it?
Monsieur Hawarden was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsieur Hawarden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsieur Hawarden was composed by Pierre Bartholomée.