Mr. Orchid
Le Père tranquille
Synopsis
In the Charente, during the Nazi occupation, 51-year-old apparent pacifist Edouard Martin is in fact the leader of a resistance network, using his hobby of orchid growing to hide radio equipment.
Top Cast
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Noël-Noël
Édouard Martin
Nadine Alari
Monique Martin, daughter of Édouard
Paul Frankeur
Simon, Édouard's second lieutenant
Marcel Delaître
Charrat, resentful neighbor
Charles Lemontier
Father Charles
Maurice Chevit
Maquisard
Alice Leitner
Georges Questau
Simone Lestan
Maurice Salabert
Butcher
Jaqueline Lefer
Pierre Noël
Howard Vernon
German Lieutenant Fleischer
Jean Lara
Pelletier
José Artur
Pierre Martin
Claire Olivier
Madame Martin
Jeanne Herviale
Marie
Marcel Dieudonné
Jourdan
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël-Noël
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- Le Père tranquille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Noël-Noël
René Cloërec
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Orchid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Orchid about?
In the Charente, during the Nazi occupation, 51-year-old apparent pacifist Edouard Martin is in fact the leader of a resistance network, using his hobby of orchid growing to hide radio equipment.
Who directed Mr. Orchid?
Mr. Orchid was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in Mr. Orchid?
The principal cast of Mr. Orchid includes Noël-Noël, Nadine Alari, Paul Frankeur, Marcel Delaître, Charles Lemontier.
When was Mr. Orchid released and how long is it?
Mr. Orchid was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Orchid was composed by René Cloërec.