Monsieur Hire
Synopsis
A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
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Monsieur Hire (DVD Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-11-01
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Michel Blanc
Monsieur Hire
Sandrine Bonnaire
Alice
Luc Thuillier
Émile
André Wilms
Police inspector
Philippe Dormoy
François
Marie Gaydu
Young girl
Michel Morano
Taxi driver
Nora Noël
Guardian
Bernard Soufflet
Tattoo artist
Eric Bérenger
Bowling alley manager
Marielle Berthon
Pierette Bourgeois
Cristiana Réali
Teenager at the bowling
Andre Bauduin
Pancake consumer
Rozeen Landrevie
Little girl with the bouquet
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Leconte, Georges Simenon, Patrick Dewolf
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Monsieur Hire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Cinéa, Hachette Première, FR3 Films Production, Sofinergie 1, Sofimage, Sofica Créations, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte, Georges Simenon, Patrick Dewolf
Michael Nyman
Denis Lenoir
Joëlle Hache
Philippe Carcassonne, René Cleitman
Department Leadership Roster
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Patrice Leconte
Director
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Patrick Dewolf
Writer
Patrice Leconte
Writer
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
René Cleitman
Producer
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsieur Hire
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What is Monsieur Hire about?
A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
Who directed Monsieur Hire?
Monsieur Hire was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in Monsieur Hire?
The principal cast of Monsieur Hire includes Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, Luc Thuillier, André Wilms, Philippe Dormoy.
When was Monsieur Hire released and how long is it?
Monsieur Hire was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsieur Hire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsieur Hire was composed by Michael Nyman.
Is Monsieur Hire based on a book or true story?
Monsieur Hire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsieur Hire?
Monsieur Hire holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).