The Beggars
Les Mendiants
Synopsis
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
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Judith Godrèche
Catherine
Dominique Sanda
Helene
Jean-Philippe Écoffey
Fred
Anne Roussel
Annabelle
Hassane Fall
Gregoire
Pierre Forget
Le grand-pere
Steve Baës
Le Catalan
Camille Clavel
Guillaume
Philippe Lévy
Richard
Amílcar Botica
Marques D'Arede
Suzana Borges
Amadeu Caronho
Police Inspector
Jean-Marc Henchoz
Diogo Dória
Filipe Ferrer
Adelaide João
Alda Rodrigues
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Jacquot, Pascal Bonitzer
- Original Title
- Les Mendiants
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot, Pascal Bonitzer, René-Louis Des Forêts
Acácio de Almeida
Dominique Auvray
Department Leadership Roster
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Benoît Jacquot
Screenplay
Pascal Bonitzer
Screenplay
Dominique Auvray
Editor
Benoît Jacquot
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beggars
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What is The Beggars about?
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
Who directed The Beggars?
The Beggars was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in The Beggars?
The principal cast of The Beggars includes Judith Godrèche, Dominique Sanda, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Anne Roussel, Hassane Fall.
When was The Beggars released and how long is it?
The Beggars was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Beggars based on a book or true story?
The Beggars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René-Louis Des Forêts".