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France Arnel
Stella
Laurence Lignières
Laurence
Claude Massot
Father
Pierre Étaix
Pierre
Denise Péronne
Pierre's Mother
Karin Vesely
Ilka, the Swedish Au-pair
Robert Blome
Pierre Maguelon
Olympia's Stage Manager
Dominique Clément
Dora Diana
Bernard Dumaine
Armelle Engel
Édouard Francomme
Jeannette François
Lucien Frégis
Painter in Park Scene
Brigitte Juslin
Patrice Laffont
Stella's Son
Kim Lokay
Stella's Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Étaix
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Original Score
- Jean Paillaud
- Original Title
- Le soupirant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Copra Films, Cocinor, C.A.P.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Étaix
Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix
Jean Paillaud
Pierre Levent
Pierre Gillette
Paul Claudon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Étaix
Director
Pierre Étaix
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Raymond Tournon
Production Design
Jean Paillaud
Original Music Composer
Pierre Levent
Director of Photography
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Suitor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Suitor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Suitor about?
Absent-minded yet cultured, Pierre answers his parents demands to wed by ignoring both astronomy and the housemaid, instead falling head-over-heels for rich damsels.
Who directed The Suitor?
The Suitor was directed by Pierre Étaix.
Who stars in The Suitor?
The principal cast of The Suitor includes France Arnel, Laurence Lignières, Claude Massot, Pierre Étaix, Denise Péronne.
When was The Suitor released and how long is it?
The Suitor was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Suitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Suitor was composed by Jean Paillaud.