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6.9 / 10(98 votes)IMDb19591h 38mFrance

Le Beau Serge

Synopsis

After long absence, a man returns to his hometown only to find his best friend has become an alcoholic.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Locarno Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

January 10, 1959

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 8, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$6.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay & Story
Claude Chabrol
Original Score
Émile Delpierre
Original Title
Le Beau Serge
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Budget
$6.6M
Production Studios
Ajym Films, Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Claude Chabrol

Screenplay & Story

Claude Chabrol

Original Score & Music

Émile Delpierre

Director of Photography

Henri Decaë, Jean Rabier

Film Editing

Jacques Gaillard

Producers

Roland Nonin, Claude Chabrol

Department Leadership Roster

Henri Decaë

Henri Decaë

Director of Photography

Claude Chabrol

Claude Chabrol

Screenplay

Claude Chabrol

Claude Chabrol

Director

Roland Nonin

Producer

Claude Chabrol

Claude Chabrol

Producer

Jacques Gaillard

Editor

Jean Rabier

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Beau Serge.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Beau Serge

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Le Beau Serge about?

After long absence, a man returns to his hometown only to find his best friend has become an alcoholic.

Who directed Le Beau Serge?

Le Beau Serge was directed by Claude Chabrol.

Who stars in Le Beau Serge?

The principal cast of Le Beau Serge includes Gérard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michèle Méritz, Bernadette Lafont, Edmond Beauchamp.

When was Le Beau Serge released and how long is it?

Le Beau Serge was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Le Beau Serge?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Beau Serge was composed by Émile Delpierre.