Monsieur Albert

Overview

In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 30, 1976

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Cast

Suzanne Flon,Jacques Renard,Fabrice Plucienneck,Françoise Lugagne,Sigmund Graa,Catherine Lachens,Emmanuelle Stochl,Maurice Jacquemont,Monique Chaumette,Dominique Marcasand 4 more

Director

Jacques Renard

Writer

Jacques Renard

Cinematography

Ghislain Cloquet

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0074915