Why Paris?
Pourquoi Paris ?
Synopsis
Monique, a Belgian girl, comes to Paris to learn painting and become an artist. She took courses at the Academy and found a studio in Montmartre.
Top Cast
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Monique Bertho
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Maurice Biraud
Denis, hotelier
Bernard Blier
Building concierge
Danielle Darrieux
Prostitute
Guy Decomble
Guest released from prison
Paulette Dubost
Dog's owner
Jacques Monod
Dog's owner
André Badin
Maurice, lawyer
Philippe Dehesdin
Record dealer
Roger Dutoit
Professor
Ray Ventura
Museum guard
Jacques Grello
Narrator (voice)
Eddie Barclay
Annie Girardot
Robert Hossein
Bernard Musson
Gisèle Sandré
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Monique Bertho, Bernard Chesnais
- Original Title
- Pourquoi Paris ?
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Variety Film Production, Mizar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Monique Bertho, Bernard Chesnais
Department Leadership Roster
Monique Bertho
Writer
Bernard Chesnais
Writer
Denys de La Patellière
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Paris?
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What is Why Paris? about?
Monique, a Belgian girl, comes to Paris to learn painting and become an artist. She took courses at the Academy and found a studio in Montmartre.
Who directed Why Paris??
Why Paris? was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in Why Paris??
The principal cast of Why Paris? includes Monique Bertho, Charles Aznavour, Maurice Biraud, Bernard Blier, Danielle Darrieux.
When was Why Paris? released and how long is it?
Why Paris? was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.