Monsignor
Monseigneur
Synopsis
Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...
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Bernard Blier
Louis Mennechain
Fernand Ledoux
Piétrefond
Yves Deniaud
Bellare
Nadia Gray
La duchesse de Lémoncourt
Marion Tourès
Anna
Paul Frankeur
Le commerçant
Gabriel Gobin
Tatave
Jeanne Lion
Mrs. de Ponthieux
Paul Faivre
General de Lormaux
Richard Francœur
Le serveur en chef
Georges Tourreil
Le Marquis
Roger Weber
Léon Walther
Le majordome
Maurice Escande
Le duc de Saint-Germain
Sylviane Aladin
(non crédité)
Josée Ariel
(non crédité)
Charles Bayard
Un invité (non crédité)
Édouard Francomme
Un homme à la foire (non crédité)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Richebé
- Original Title
- Monseigneur
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Richebé
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Richebé
Director
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What is Monsignor about?
Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...
Who directed Monsignor?
Monsignor was directed by Roger Richebé.
Who stars in Monsignor?
The principal cast of Monsignor includes Bernard Blier, Fernand Ledoux, Yves Deniaud, Nadia Gray, Marion Tourès.
When was Monsignor released and how long is it?
Monsignor was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.