The President
Le Président
Synopsis
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
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Jean Gabin
Émile Beaufort
Bernard Blier
Philippe Chalamont
Renée Faure
Mlle Millerand
Alfred Adam
François, le chauffeur
Henri Crémieux
Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Louis Seigner
Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
Robert Vattier
le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
Françoise Deldick
Huguette, la bonne
Hélène Dieudonné
Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
Pierre Larquey
Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
Jacques Marin
Gaston, le chauffeur de car et guide
Louis Arbessier
Jussieu, un parlementaire
Charles Cullum
Sir Merryl Lloyd, le premier ministre britannique
Raoul Marco
Xavier Taupin, un ancien conseiller général
Héléna Manson
Mme Taupin
Jacques Monod
le directeur de Paris-France
Gisèle Préville
Odette Lauzet-Duché
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Le Président
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Fidès Film, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Cité Films, Terra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon, Henri Verneuil
Maurice Jarre
Louis Page
Jacques Desagneaux
Jacques Bar, Raymond Froment, Ernest Rupp
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Jacques Colombier
Production Design
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Jacques Bar
Producer
Raymond Froment
Producer
Ernest Rupp
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The President
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The President about?
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
Who directed The President?
The President was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The President?
The principal cast of The President includes Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure, Alfred Adam, Henri Crémieux.
When was The President released and how long is it?
The President was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The President was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is The President based on a book or true story?
The President is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The President?
The President holds official age classifications: FR: TP.