The Crime of Monsieur Lange
Le Crime de Monsieur Lange
Synopsis
Mild-mannered novelist of Western fiction, Amédée Lange, and his colleagues take over a publishing house after their exploitative boss disappears, only for the superior to return and try to reclaim the profits from their successful cooperative.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-23
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René Lefèvre
Monsieur Lange
Florelle
Valentine
Jules Berry
Batala
Marcel Lévesque
Concierge
Odette Talazac
Concierge's Wife
Nadia Sibirskaïa
Estelle
Henri Guisol
Son Meunier
Maurice Baquet
Charles, concierges' son
Jacques Brunius
Mr. Baigneur
Sylvain Itkine
Inspector Itkine / Batala's Cousin
Marcel Duhamel
Foreman
Sylvia Bataille
Edith
Jean Dasté
Model Maker
Henri Saint-Isle
Pierre Huchet
René Génin
Client at the Auberge
Max Morise
Charbonnier
Typesetter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener, Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Crime de Monsieur Lange
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Films Obéron
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Jacques Prévert, Jean Castanier
Jean Wiener, Joseph Kosma
Jean Bachelet
Marguerite Renoir, Marthe Huguet
André Halley des Fontaines
Department Leadership Roster
André Halley des Fontaines
Producer
Jean Bachelet
Director of Photography
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Marthe Huguet
Editor
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Jean Renoir
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crime of Monsieur Lange
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What is The Crime of Monsieur Lange about?
Mild-mannered novelist of Western fiction, Amédée Lange, and his colleagues take over a publishing house after their exploitative boss disappears, only for the superior to return and try to reclaim the profits from their successful cooperative.
Who directed The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The principal cast of The Crime of Monsieur Lange includes René Lefèvre, Florelle, Jules Berry, Marcel Lévesque, Odette Talazac.
When was The Crime of Monsieur Lange released and how long is it?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crime of Monsieur Lange was composed by Jean Wiener, Joseph Kosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.