The Straw Lover
L'Amant de paille
Synopsis
The wife of gunsmith Gaston Sarazin cheats on him with his salesman. The husband, informed, wants revenge. The culprits try to divert suspicion on the dashing Stanislas. The husband forces the straw lover to live with him. Stanislas then brings the spouses together and makes the business of the gunsmith prosper.
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Jean-Pierre Aumont
Stanislas Michodier
Gaby Sylvia
Gisèle Sarrazin de Fontenoy
Alfred Adam
Gaston Sarrazin de Fontenoy
Louis de Funès
Bruno, the psychiatrist
André Versini
Jimmy
Félix Oudart
Kervedac
Lucienne Granier
The lady in black
Odette Barencey
The concierge
Marcel Melrac
Monsieur Henri
Émile Genevois
The photograph
Gérard Buhr
An employee of Gaston
Maurice Derville
Jean Favre-Bertin
Jacqueline Bidoux
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Original Title
- L'Amant de paille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Sirius
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Straw Lover
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What is The Straw Lover about?
The wife of gunsmith Gaston Sarazin cheats on him with his salesman. The husband, informed, wants revenge. The culprits try to divert suspicion on the dashing Stanislas. The husband forces the straw lover to live with him. Stanislas then brings the spouses together and makes the business of the gunsmith prosper.
Who directed The Straw Lover?
The Straw Lover was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in The Straw Lover?
The principal cast of The Straw Lover includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gaby Sylvia, Alfred Adam, Louis de Funès, André Versini.
When was The Straw Lover released and how long is it?
The Straw Lover was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.