The Possessors
Les Grandes Familles
Synopsis
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
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Jean Gabin
Noël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
Annie Ducaux
Adèle Schoudler, femme de Noël
Jean Desailly
François Schoudler, le fils
Françoise Christophe
Jacqueline Schoudler, la bru
Patrick Millow
Jean-Noël Schoulder, le petit fils
Aimé Clariond
Gérard, marquis de La Monnerie
Jean Murat
Le général Robert de La Monnerie
Françoise Delbart
Isabelle de la Monnerie
Louis Seigner
Raoul Leroy
Jean Wall
Pierre Leroy
Jean Ozenne
le professeur Émile Lartois
Bernard Blier
Simon Lachaume, bras droit de Noël
Pierre Brasseur
Lucien Maublanc, le cousin oisif
Julien Bertheau
Le père de Lesquendieu
Daniel Lecourtois
Albéric Canet
Jean Lanier
Voisart, l'agent de change de Lucien
Nadine Tallier
Sylvaine Dual, l'amie de Maublanc
Pierre Leproux
L'impresario de Sylvaine Dual
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Denys de La Patellière
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- Les Grandes Familles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Filmsonor, Intermondia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Michel Audiard, Denys de La Patellière, Maurice Druon
Maurice Thiriet
Louis Page
Jacqueline Thiédot
Jean-Paul Guibert, Claude Hauser
Department Leadership Roster
Denys de La Patellière
Director
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Jean-Paul Guibert
Producer
Claude Hauser
Producer
René Renoux
Production Design
Denys de La Patellière
Screenplay
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Thiédot
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Possessors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Possessors about?
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
Who directed The Possessors?
The Possessors was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in The Possessors?
The principal cast of The Possessors includes Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Françoise Christophe, Patrick Millow.
When was The Possessors released and how long is it?
The Possessors was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Possessors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Possessors was composed by Maurice Thiriet.
Is The Possessors based on a book or true story?
The Possessors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Druon".