Drama · France · 1961 · 1h 50m

The President

Le Président

Director

Cast

Jean Gabin as Émile Beaufort Bernard Blier as Philippe Chalamont Renée Faure as Mlle Millerand Alfred Adam as François, le chauffeur Henri Crémieux as Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances Louis Seigner as Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France

Crew

Louis Page — Director of Photography Jacques Desagneaux — Editor Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer Michel Audiard — Screenplay Georges Simenon — Novel Jacques Bar — Producer

Synopsis

At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.

Mood & Themes

france based on novel or book politics blackmail prime minister politician deputy market parliament flashback lobby 1950s

Key Collaborators

Henri Verneuil Director Louis Page Director of Photography Jacques Desagneaux Editor Maurice Jarre Original Music Composer Michel Audiard Screenplay Georges Simenon Novel Jacques Bar Producer Raymond Froment Producer Ernest Rupp Producer Jacques Colombier Production Design

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