The Grand Manoeuvre
Les Grandes Manœuvres
Synopsis
Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.
Top Cast
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Gérard Philipe
Lieutenant Armand de la Verne
Michèle Morgan
Marie-Louise Rivière
Jean Desailly
Victor Duverger
Yves Robert
Felix Leroy, lieutenant of the Dragoons
Brigitte Bardot
Lucie
Pierre Dux
Colonel
Jacques François
Rodolphe Chartier
Jacques Fabbri
Armand's orderly
Claude Rich
Claude, Alice's fiancé
Lise Delamare
Juliette Duverger
Jacqueline Maillan
Jeanne Duverger, sister of Victor
Magali Noël
Thérèse, singer
Simone Valère
Gisèle Monnet
Catherine Anouilh
Alice Gervais
Madeleine Barbulée
Lady in the yellow hat
Dany Carrel
Rose-Mousse, beginner prostitute
Judith Magre
Ciboulette
Arlette Thomas
Amélie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cairo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- René Clair
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Les Grandes Manœuvres
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Filmsonor, S.E.C.A., Cinétel, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
René Clair
Georges Van Parys
Robert Lefebvre
Louisette Hautecœur, Denise Natot
René Clair, André Daven
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Director
René Clair
Writer
René Clair
Producer
André Daven
Producer
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Denise Natot
Editor
Léon Barsacq
Production Design
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grand Manoeuvre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grand Manoeuvre about?
Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.
Who directed The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in The Grand Manoeuvre?
The principal cast of The Grand Manoeuvre includes Gérard Philipe, Michèle Morgan, Jean Desailly, Yves Robert, Brigitte Bardot.
When was The Grand Manoeuvre released and how long is it?
The Grand Manoeuvre was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grand Manoeuvre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grand Manoeuvre was composed by Georges Van Parys.