The New Rich
Les Nouveaux Riches
Synopsis
The workers Legendre and Martinet have won a large sum in the national lottery. Instead of squandering it, they had the good idea to invest it in industry. Happy in business, they soon find themselves at the head of a fortune. But their characters are very different. Legendre, who is brave and honest, narrowly escapes the malevolence of a couple of harlots. Martinet, his former work companion, has become a crooked and formidable financier. Both will face each other in court, the honesty of the first finally triumphing over the greed of the second.
Top Cast
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Raimu
Legendre
Michel Simon
Martinet
Betty Stockfeld
Betty
Fernand Fabre
Fronsac
Marcel Maupi
Jules
René Bergeron
Chevalier
Germaine Charley
Mrs. Legendre
Jean Joffre
Ancelier
Raymond Segard
Georges Martinet
Gaston Dubosc
Poussard
Simon
Katia Lova
Evelyne Ancelier
Léon Arvel
(uncredited)
Albert Broquin
(uncredited)
Marie-Jacqueline Chantal
(uncredited)
Henri de Livry
(uncredited)
Eddy Debray
(uncredited)
Jean Diéner
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles-Félix Tavano
- Original Title
- Les Nouveaux Riches
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Grands Films Artistiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
Charles-Félix Tavano, Charles d'Abadie, Robert Cesse
Department Leadership Roster
André Berthomieu
Director
Charles-Félix Tavano
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Rich
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What is The New Rich about?
The workers Legendre and Martinet have won a large sum in the national lottery. Instead of squandering it, they had the good idea to invest it in industry. Happy in business, they soon find themselves at the head of a fortune. But their characters are very different. Legendre, who is brave and honest, narrowly escapes the malevolence of a couple of harlots. Martinet, his former work companion, has become a crooked and formidable financier. Both will face each other in court, the honesty of the first finally triumphing over the greed of the second.
Who directed The New Rich?
The New Rich was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in The New Rich?
The principal cast of The New Rich includes Raimu, Michel Simon, Betty Stockfeld, Fernand Fabre, Marcel Maupi.
When was The New Rich released and how long is it?
The New Rich was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is The New Rich based on a book or true story?
The New Rich is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles d'Abadie", Novel: "Robert Cesse".