Drama ·Comedy · France · 1962 · 1h 45m

A Monkey in Winter

Un singe en hiver

A Monkey in Winter poster
Director
Henri Verneuil
Cast
Jean Gabin as Albert Quentin Jean-Paul Belmondo as Gabriel Fouquet Suzanne Flon as Suzanne Quentin Gabrielle Dorziat as Mme Victoria, la directrice Hella Petri as Georgina, la patronne du bar Marcelle Arnold as l'infirmière de la pension
Crew
Louis Page — Director of Photography Françoise Bonnot — Editor Monique Bonnot — Editor Michel Magne — Original Music Composer Michel Audiard — Writer François Boyer — Writer
Tagline

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

Synopsis

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

Mood & Themes
midlife crisisfireworksnormandy, francedrinkingalcoholicpost world war iidrunkennessnazi occupationcoastal townbinge drinkingwine drinkingestranged friend
Key Collaborators
Henri Verneuil Director Louis Page Director of Photography Françoise Bonnot Editor Monique Bonnot Editor Michel Magne Original Music Composer Michel Audiard Writer François Boyer Writer Antoine Blondin Novel Jacques Bar Producer Robert Clavel Production Design
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