Gringalet
Synopsis
A wealthy man has two sons,one of them is legitimate,the other is not.The first offspring has had a life of luxury and he has become a lazy good for nothing whereas the youthful indiscretion has turned into an artist.He is nicknamed "Gringalet" .Now his father wants him to meet his half-brother ,his mother-in-law and the rest of the family. Gringalet will turn this bourgeois family upside down:they become nice,the big brother becoming a perfect businessman who stops scouring nightclubs to spend most of his time with his fiancee Josette.There's the rub,cause Gringalet is also in love with her.
Top Cast
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Charles Vanel
Lucien Ravaut
Marguerite Deval
Madame Bachelet
Suzy Carrier
Josette Blanchard
Jimmy Gaillard
Philippe Ravaut
Paul Vandenberghe
Francis Ravaut aka 'Gringalet'
Paul Faivre
Emile Moret
André Bervil
Fernand Rauzéna
Henry Prestat
Alain Romans
Pianist
Marcelle Hainia
Madame Blanchard
Christiane Sertilange
'Minouche'
Jacques Louvigny
Monsieur Blanchard
Charles Bouillaud
(uncredited)
Cécile Didier
(uncredited)
Marie Guilhène
(uncredited)
René Hell
(uncredited)
Georges Paulais
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Original Title
- Gringalet
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
Department Leadership Roster
André Berthomieu
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gringalet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gringalet about?
A wealthy man has two sons,one of them is legitimate,the other is not.The first offspring has had a life of luxury and he has become a lazy good for nothing whereas the youthful indiscretion has turned into an artist.He is nicknamed "Gringalet" .Now his father wants him to meet his half-brother ,his mother-in-law and the rest of the family. Gringalet will turn this bourgeois family upside down:they become nice,the big brother becoming a perfect businessman who stops scouring nightclubs to spend most of his time with his fiancee Josette.There's the rub,cause Gringalet is also in love with her.
Who directed Gringalet?
Gringalet was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in Gringalet?
The principal cast of Gringalet includes Charles Vanel, Marguerite Deval, Suzy Carrier, Jimmy Gaillard, Paul Vandenberghe.
When was Gringalet released and how long is it?
Gringalet was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.