Le Million
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Synopsis
Debt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Béatrice, has given away his jacket containing the winning ticket to an elderly petty thief. Soon Michel, Beatrice and Michel's artistic rival, Prosper, are hurtling through the streets of Paris on the trail of the missing jacket.
Top Cast
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René Lefèvre
Michel Bouflette
Annabella
Béatrice
Jean-Louis Allibert
Prosper
Paul Ollivier
Père La Tulipe
Vanda Gréville
Vanda
Constantin Siroesco
Ambrosio Sopranelli
Raymond Cordy
Le chauffeur de taxi
Odette Talazac
La cantatrice
Pedro Elviro
Le régisseur (as Pitouto)
Jane Pierson
L'épicière
André Michaud
Le boucher
Eugène Stuber
Le policier
Pierre Alcover
Le policier
Armand Bernard
Le chef d'orchestre
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- René Clair, Marcel Guillemaud, Georges Berr
- Original Score
- Armand Bernard, Philippe Parès, Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Le Million
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Société des films sonores Tobis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
René Clair, Marcel Guillemaud, Georges Berr
Armand Bernard, Philippe Parès, Georges Van Parys
Georges Raulet, Georges Périnal
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Writer
René Clair
Director
Georges Raulet
Director of Photography
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Armand Bernard
Original Music Composer
Georges K. Benda
Costume Design
Philippe Parès
Original Music Composer
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Million
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What is Le Million about?
Debt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Béatrice, has given away his jacket containing the winning ticket to an elderly petty thief. Soon Michel, Beatrice and Michel's artistic rival, Prosper, are hurtling through the streets of Paris on the trail of the missing jacket.
Who directed Le Million?
Le Million was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in Le Million?
The principal cast of Le Million includes René Lefèvre, Annabella, Jean-Louis Allibert, Paul Ollivier, Vanda Gréville.
When was Le Million released and how long is it?
Le Million was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Million?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Million was composed by Armand Bernard, Philippe Parès, Georges Van Parys.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Million?
Le Million holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).