The Virtuous Scoundrel
La Vie d'un honnête homme
Synopsis
La Vie d'un honnête homme English: The Virtuous Scoundrel, is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.
Top Cast
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Michel Simon
Albert Ménard-Lacoste / Alain Ménard-Lacoste
Louis de Funès
Emile, manvalet
Marguerite Pierry
Madeleine Lacoste
François Guérin
Pierre Lacoste
Laurence Badie
Geneviève Lacoste
Claude Gensac
Evelyne, chambermaid
Léon Walther
Maître Denisot, notary
Pauline Carton
Boss of the hotel
Marthe Salbel
Marie, cook
Lana Marconi
une prostituée, "la comtesse"
Michel Nastorg
Mechanic
André Brunot
Dr. Ogier
Georges Bever
Taxi driver
Max Dejean
Tavern boss
Marcel Pérès
Commissioner Vincent
Jacqueline Gut
Mercer
Jacques Derives
Doctor from Roubaix
Marcel Mouloudji
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Guitry
- Screenplay & Story
- Sacha Guitry
- Original Score
- Louiguy
- Original Title
- La Vie d'un honnête homme
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- S.B. Films, Général Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Guitry
Sacha Guitry
Louiguy
Department Leadership Roster
Sacha Guitry
Director
Sacha Guitry
Writer
Louiguy
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virtuous Scoundrel
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What is The Virtuous Scoundrel about?
La Vie d'un honnête homme English: The Virtuous Scoundrel, is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.
Who directed The Virtuous Scoundrel?
The Virtuous Scoundrel was directed by Sacha Guitry.
Who stars in The Virtuous Scoundrel?
The principal cast of The Virtuous Scoundrel includes Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Marguerite Pierry, François Guérin, Laurence Badie.
When was The Virtuous Scoundrel released and how long is it?
The Virtuous Scoundrel was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virtuous Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virtuous Scoundrel was composed by Louiguy.