Extenuating Circumstances
Circonstances atténuantes
Synopsis
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
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Arletty
Marie Qu'a-d'ça
Michel Simon
Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
Andrex
'Môme de Dieu'
Suzanne Dantès
Mrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
Mila Parély
'La Panthère'
Dorville
Jules Le Bouic
François Simon
'La Poupée', accordionist
Robert Arnoux
Gabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur
Jeanine Roger
Gabriel's fiancée
Robert Ozanne
'Cinq-de-trique'
Georges Lannes
'Coup de Chasse'
Liliane Lesaffre
Lontine Le Bouic
Émile Saint-Ober
Coco
Henri de Livry
Robert Sidonac
Julien Barrot
Jean Hubert
Jacques Albert
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Boyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Feydeau, Yves Mirande, Jean Boyer
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Circonstances atténuantes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- SFPE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Boyer
Jean-Pierre Feydeau, Yves Mirande, Jean Boyer
Georges Van Parys
Victor Arménise, René Ribault
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Boyer
Director
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Victor Arménise
Director of Photography
René Ribault
Director of Photography
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What is Extenuating Circumstances about?
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Who directed Extenuating Circumstances?
Extenuating Circumstances was directed by Jean Boyer.
Who stars in Extenuating Circumstances?
The principal cast of Extenuating Circumstances includes Arletty, Michel Simon, Andrex, Suzanne Dantès, Mila Parély.
When was Extenuating Circumstances released and how long is it?
Extenuating Circumstances was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Extenuating Circumstances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extenuating Circumstances was composed by Georges Van Parys.