A Monkey in Winter (1962)

07/29/1962 (FR) • 1h 45m

Drama, Comedy

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

midlife crisis

fireworks

normandy, france

drinking

alcoholic

post world war ii

drunkenness

nazi occupation

coastal town

binge drinking

wine drinking

estranged friend

reformed bad man

drunk men

troublemaking

falling off the wagon

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