The Watchmaker of St. Paul
L'Horloger de Saint-Paul
Synopsis
Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
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l'horloger de Saint-Paul - 1 - (1974)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-06-26
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Philippe Noiret
Michel Descombes
Jean Rochefort
Commissioner Guilboud
Jacques Denis
Antoine, friend of Michel
Yves Afonso
Inspector Bricard
Julien Bertheau
Edouard, friend of Michel
Jacques Hilling
Costes, journalist
Clotilde Joano
Janine Boitard, journalist
Andrée Tainsy
Madeleine Fourmet
William Sabatier
Lawyer
Cécile Vassort
Martine, workwoman
Sylvain Rougerie
Bernard Descombes, Michel's son
Christine Pascal
Liliane Torrini, companion of Bernard
Liza Braconnier
Housekeeper
Hervé Morel
Bricard's assistant
Sacha Bauer
Judge
Bernard Frangin
Johannes
Georges Baconnier
Lucien
René Morard
1st plumber
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Bost, Bertrand Tavernier, Georges Simenon, Jean Aurenche
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- L'Horloger de Saint-Paul
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Pierre Bost, Bertrand Tavernier, Georges Simenon, Jean Aurenche
Philippe Sarde
Pierre-William Glenn
Armand Psenny
Raymond Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Raymond Danon
Producer
Armand Psenny
Editor
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Pierre Bost
Writer
Bertrand Tavernier
Writer
Jean Mandaroux
Production Design
Jean Aurenche
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watchmaker of St. Paul
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What is The Watchmaker of St. Paul about?
Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
Who directed The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The principal cast of The Watchmaker of St. Paul includes Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso, Julien Bertheau.
When was The Watchmaker of St. Paul released and how long is it?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watchmaker of St. Paul was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul based on a book or true story?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).