Sacred Youth
Sacrée jeunesse
Synopsis
Mr. Longué, aged 79, is offered a life annuity on his provincial estate by his nephew. He receives the same, but more advantageous, offer from his insurer, but Mr. Longué has decided to undergo a rejuvenation treatment in Switzerland, at Dr. Koranoff's establishment. The effect was striking, and he was given a new lease on life, leaving his heirs and insurer in complete disarray. His wife, witnessing her husband's metamorphosis, also undergoes the treatment, and off they go on a second honeymoon to Italy.
Top Cast
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André Luguet
Thomas Longué
Gaby Morlay
Zabeth Longué
Micheline Dax
Mathilde Billard, Thomas's secretary and lover
Guy Bertil
Jean-Paul Longué, son of Étienne and Armande
Jacques Morel
Étienne Longué, nephew of Thomas
Gisèle Grandpré
Armande Longué, wife of Étienne
Noël Roquevert
Mr. Horville, insurance agent
Claudie Laurence
Sophie
Lisette Lebon
Odile
Mischa Auer
Professor Koranoff
Guy Bedos
Mike, young man who was slapped
Daniel Cauchy
Gérard
Paul Faivre
Abbot
Paul Villé
Dr. Trémière
Andrée Guize
Mrs. Deponchette
Arielle Coigney
Yolande Cola
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Young man at the nightclub (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Screenplay & Story
- André Mouézy-Éon, André Berthomieu
- Original Title
- Sacrée jeunesse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
André Mouézy-Éon, André Berthomieu
Walter Wottitz
Department Leadership Roster
André Mouézy-Éon
Writer
André Berthomieu
Writer
André Berthomieu
Director
Walter Wottitz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sacred Youth about?
Mr. Longué, aged 79, is offered a life annuity on his provincial estate by his nephew. He receives the same, but more advantageous, offer from his insurer, but Mr. Longué has decided to undergo a rejuvenation treatment in Switzerland, at Dr. Koranoff's establishment. The effect was striking, and he was given a new lease on life, leaving his heirs and insurer in complete disarray. His wife, witnessing her husband's metamorphosis, also undergoes the treatment, and off they go on a second honeymoon to Italy.
Who directed Sacred Youth?
Sacred Youth was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in Sacred Youth?
The principal cast of Sacred Youth includes André Luguet, Gaby Morlay, Micheline Dax, Guy Bertil, Jacques Morel.
When was Sacred Youth released and how long is it?
Sacred Youth was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.