The Beautiful Image
La Belle Image
Synopsis
One day, Raoul Cérusier realizes with amazement that his face has changed. With the exception of an old uncle, no one, not even his wife, recognizes him. From an ordinary, rather ugly man, he has become a charming young man on whom the prettiest girls turn, including his wife whom he seduces. Fortunately, he regains his old face in time and Madame Cérusier, losing a lover, finds her husband again.
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Frank Villard
Raoul Cérusier / Roland Colbert
Françoise Christophe
Renée Cérusier
Pierre Larquey
Uncle Antonin
Suzanne Flon
Lucienne Chenal
Robert Dalban
Julien Gauthier
Junie Astor
La Sarrazine
Olivier Hussenot
The commissioner
Arlette Merry
The concierge
Gilberte Géniat
Annette, the maid
Made Siamé
Miss Lagorce
René Clermont
The man with the guinea pigs
Paul Faivre
The employee of the B.C.B.
Ariane Murator
The employee of the B.C.B.
Roland Armontel
The pharmacist (uncredited)
Jacques Beauvais
The Headwaiter (uncredited)
Paul Bisciglia
(uncredited)
Louis Bugette
The taxi driver (uncredited)
Claude Castaing
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Heymann
- Original Title
- La Belle Image
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Heymann
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Heymann
Director
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What is The Beautiful Image about?
One day, Raoul Cérusier realizes with amazement that his face has changed. With the exception of an old uncle, no one, not even his wife, recognizes him. From an ordinary, rather ugly man, he has become a charming young man on whom the prettiest girls turn, including his wife whom he seduces. Fortunately, he regains his old face in time and Madame Cérusier, losing a lover, finds her husband again.
Who directed The Beautiful Image?
The Beautiful Image was directed by Claude Heymann.
Who stars in The Beautiful Image?
The principal cast of The Beautiful Image includes Frank Villard, Françoise Christophe, Pierre Larquey, Suzanne Flon, Robert Dalban.
When was The Beautiful Image released and how long is it?
The Beautiful Image was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.