Bel Ami
Synopsis
Paris at the end of the 19th century: Former soldier Georges Duroy is practically penniless after leaving the army when his old comrade Charles Forestier helps him get a job as a reporter for the newspaper "La Vie Française." Duroy's career takes off, but he owes his success not only to his writing skills, but above all to his charm with the ladies. He unscrupulously exploits his numerous female acquaintances. Through strategic marriages, "Bel Ami" rises to the top of Parisian society.
Top Cast
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Helmut Griem
Georges Duroy
Violetta Ferrari
Clotilde de Marelle
Erika Pluhar
Madeleine Forestier
Heinz Theo Branding
Charles Forestier
Wolfgang Schwarz
Jacques Rival
Eleonore Weisgerber
Susanne Walter
Dagmar Altrichter
Virginie Walter
Franz Kutschera
Monsieur Walter
Helmuth von Scheven
Graf Vaudrec
Günter Mack
Laroche-Mathieu
Karl Friedrich
Saint Poton
Anita Höfer
Rachel
Claus Clausen
Norbert de Varenne
Walter Pott
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy de Maupassant, Helmut Käutner
- Original Title
- Bel Ami
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
Guy de Maupassant, Helmut Käutner
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Helmut Käutner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bel Ami
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What is Bel Ami about?
Paris at the end of the 19th century: Former soldier Georges Duroy is practically penniless after leaving the army when his old comrade Charles Forestier helps him get a job as a reporter for the newspaper "La Vie Française." Duroy's career takes off, but he owes his success not only to his writing skills, but above all to his charm with the ladies. He unscrupulously exploits his numerous female acquaintances. Through strategic marriages, "Bel Ami" rises to the top of Parisian society.
Who directed Bel Ami?
Bel Ami was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in Bel Ami?
The principal cast of Bel Ami includes Helmut Griem, Violetta Ferrari, Erika Pluhar, Heinz Theo Branding, Wolfgang Schwarz.
When was Bel Ami released and how long is it?
Bel Ami was released in 1968 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Bel Ami based on a book or true story?
Bel Ami is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bel Ami?
Bel Ami holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).