La Garçonne
Synopsis
La Garçonne is a 1957 French film directed by Jacqueline Audry. It follows Monique, an ingenue and a clueless girl who believes in true love. When she discovers her future husband has a lover, she rebels against her bourgeois life:s he will lead a free and wild life and she will live like a man. Soon she becomes the toast of Gay Paris, sleeping with all the men around, and even with a woman.
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Fernand Gravey
Georges Sauvage
Andrée Debar
Monique Sorbier, 'la garçonne'
Jean Danet
Lucien Vigneret
Jean Parédès
Edgar Lair
George Reich
Peer-Rys
Colette Mars
Nichette
René Lefèvre
Professeur Vignabos
Suzanne Dehelly
Aunt Sylvestre
Evelyne Gabrielli
Danièle
Elisabeth Manet
Ginette
Alain Quercy
Sacha Volant
Bernard Dhéran
Max Delaume
Robert Arnoux
Sorbier
Jacques Castelot
Marie Daëms
Arlette Montéran
Renée Passeur
Mme Sorbier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacqueline Audry
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Margueritte, Marcel Achard, Jacqueline Audry, Pierre Laroche
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- La Garçonne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Élysée Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacqueline Audry
Victor Margueritte, Marcel Achard, Jacqueline Audry, Pierre Laroche
Jean Wiener
Marcel Grignon, Émile Savitry
Yvonne Martin
Eugène Tucherer
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqueline Audry
Director
Marcel Achard
Writer
Jacqueline Audry
Writer
Pierre Laroche
Writer
Eugène Tucherer
Producer
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Yvonne Martin
Editor
Mireille Leydet
Costume Design
Émile Savitry
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Garçonne.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Garçonne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Garçonne about?
La Garçonne is a 1957 French film directed by Jacqueline Audry. It follows Monique, an ingenue and a clueless girl who believes in true love. When she discovers her future husband has a lover, she rebels against her bourgeois life:s he will lead a free and wild life and she will live like a man. Soon she becomes the toast of Gay Paris, sleeping with all the men around, and even with a woman.
Who directed La Garçonne?
La Garçonne was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
Who stars in La Garçonne?
The principal cast of La Garçonne includes Fernand Gravey, Andrée Debar, Jean Danet, Jean Parédès, George Reich.
When was La Garçonne released and how long is it?
La Garçonne was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for La Garçonne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Garçonne was composed by Jean Wiener.
Is La Garçonne based on a book or true story?
La Garçonne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Margueritte".