Le Père Goriot
Synopsis
Jean-Joachim Goriot, a merchant who got rich during the Revolution, is obsessed with the love of his two daughters, whose social promotion he wants. He endows them richly, ruins himself to pay their debts, but Delphine and Anastasie do not return his affection and abandon him at the time of his death to run to a big ball.
Top Cast
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Charles Vanel
Father Goriot
Bruno Garcin
Rastignac
Roger Jacquet
Vautrin
Monique Nevers
Delphine de Nucingen
Elia Clermont
Anastasie de Restaud
Nadine Alari
Mrs. Claire de Beauséant
Barbara Laage
Duchess of Langeais
François Tilly
Bianchon
Renée Gardès
Mrs. Vauquer
Annie Savarin
Sylvie
Paul Rieger
Christophe
Kathy Fraisse
Victorine Taillefer
Marie Mergey
Mrs. Couture
Renée Delmas
Mrs. Michonneau
Georges Bever
Poiret
Guy Kerner
Count of Restaud
François Timmerman
Maxime de Trailles
François Moro-Giafferi
Marquess of Ajuda Pinto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Jorré
- Original Title
- Le Père Goriot
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Jorré
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Jorré
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Père Goriot
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What is Le Père Goriot about?
Jean-Joachim Goriot, a merchant who got rich during the Revolution, is obsessed with the love of his two daughters, whose social promotion he wants. He endows them richly, ruins himself to pay their debts, but Delphine and Anastasie do not return his affection and abandon him at the time of his death to run to a big ball.
Who directed Le Père Goriot?
Le Père Goriot was directed by Guy Jorré.
Who stars in Le Père Goriot?
The principal cast of Le Père Goriot includes Charles Vanel, Bruno Garcin, Roger Jacquet, Monique Nevers, Elia Clermont.
When was Le Père Goriot released and how long is it?
Le Père Goriot was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.