Virgile
Synopsis
Sweet Virgil believes himself to be a victim of the same bad luck that has pursued parents, grandparents and ancestors before him. Terribly complexed by this misfortune, he nevertheless awkwardly tries his hand at journalism, supported by a charming editor. By chance, he comes face to face with the thundering gangster Esposito. In this cat-and-mouse struggle, the mouse wins. Esposito is arrested and Virgil is rid of his inhibitions forever.
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Robert Lamoureux
François Virgile
Yves Robert
Esposito
Saturnin Fabre
Le président
Geneviève Kervine
Jackie
Rosy Varte
La grande Léa
Fernand Sardou
Latripe
Charles Bouillaud
L'agent
Alain Bouvette
Le moniteur
Germaine Charley
La voisine
Françoise Delbart
Furet
François Darbon
(uncredited)
Gil Delamare
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Rim
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Rim, Jean Le Vitte, Raymond Vincy
- Original Title
- Virgile
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Champs-Élysées Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Rim
Carlo Rim, Jean Le Vitte, Raymond Vincy
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Rim
Writer
Carlo Rim
Director
Jean Le Vitte
Writer
Raymond Vincy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virgile
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What is Virgile about?
Sweet Virgil believes himself to be a victim of the same bad luck that has pursued parents, grandparents and ancestors before him. Terribly complexed by this misfortune, he nevertheless awkwardly tries his hand at journalism, supported by a charming editor. By chance, he comes face to face with the thundering gangster Esposito. In this cat-and-mouse struggle, the mouse wins. Esposito is arrested and Virgil is rid of his inhibitions forever.
Who directed Virgile?
Virgile was directed by Carlo Rim.
Who stars in Virgile?
The principal cast of Virgile includes Robert Lamoureux, Yves Robert, Saturnin Fabre, Geneviève Kervine, Rosy Varte.
When was Virgile released and how long is it?
Virgile was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.