Lovers of Paris
Pot-Bouille
Synopsis
Young, handsome, dashing but cynical, Octave Mouret arrives in Paris, determined to conquer the belles of the capital.
Top Cast
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Gérard Philipe
Octave Mouret, ambitious provincial
Dany Carrel
Berthe Josserand, the youngest daughter
Danielle Darrieux
Caroline Hédouin, boss of “Au Bonheur des Dames”
Jacques Duby
Auguste Vabre, second son of the owner of the building
Jane Marken
Eléonore Josserand, the mother
Olivier Hussenot
Joseph Josserand, the father
Henri Vilbert
Narcisse Bachelard, brother of Eléonore
Jean Brochard
Mr. Duveyrier, former attorney general
Danielle Dumont
Hortense Josserand, the eldest daughter
Anouk Aimée
Marie Pichon, young mother with a pram
George Cusin
Achille Compardon, architect and lover of Gasparine
Claude Nollier
Clotilde Duveyrier, prosecutor's wife
Jacques Grello
Théophile Vabre, the eldest son, husband of Valérie
Van Doude
Hector Trublot, young friend of Narcisse
Michèle Grellier
Fanny, Miss Menu's niece and Narcisse's mistress
Gaston Jacquet
Hippolyte Vabre, the father, owner of the building
Denise Gence
Lisa, Compardon's servant
Alexandre Rignault
Gourd, building's concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier, Léo Joannon, Henri Jeanson, Émile Zola
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Pot-Bouille
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Panitalia, Paris-Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Léo Joannon, Henri Jeanson, Émile Zola
Jean Wiener
Michel Kelber
Madeleine Gug
Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Léo Joannon
Writer
Henri Jeanson
Writer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Robert Hakim
Producer
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Léon Barsacq
Production Design
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers of Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovers of Paris about?
Young, handsome, dashing but cynical, Octave Mouret arrives in Paris, determined to conquer the belles of the capital.
Who directed Lovers of Paris?
Lovers of Paris was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in Lovers of Paris?
The principal cast of Lovers of Paris includes Gérard Philipe, Dany Carrel, Danielle Darrieux, Jacques Duby, Jane Marken.
When was Lovers of Paris released and how long is it?
Lovers of Paris was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers of Paris was composed by Jean Wiener.
Is Lovers of Paris based on a book or true story?
Lovers of Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".