Hail the Artist (1973)
Marcello Mastrioanni stars as aging actor Nicolas whose career has dwindled to TV commercials. Seeking an anchor in his life, Nicolas attempts a reconciliation with his ex-wife. But in this, as in his professional life, Nicolas is doomed to disillusionment and failure.
Director: Yves Robert
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Marcello Mastroianni as Nicolas Montei |
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Jean Rochefort as Clément Chamfort |
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Françoise Fabian as Peggy |
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Evelyne Buyle as La débutante qui joue Bérénice |
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Sylvie Joly as La femme du photographe |
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Carla Gravina as Elisabeth Montei |
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Maurice Barrier as René, un acteur |
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Maurice Risch as un photographe |
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Robert Dalban as le réceptionniste de l'hôtel |
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Dominique De Keuchel as Rodrigue Montei |
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Gérard Jugnot as un technicien (uncredited) |
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Yves Robert as le metteur en scène de théâtre (uncredited) |
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Xavier Gélin as Zeller, un jeune réalisateur (uncredited) |
| Directing | Yves Robert | Director |
| Writing | Jean-Loup Dabadie | Writer |
| Writing | Yves Robert | Writer |
| Directing | Jean-Claude Ventura | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Vladimir Cosma | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Daniel Janneau | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Jean Penzer | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Bernard Aubouy | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Annie Guesnel | Costume Design |
| Art | Théobald Meurisse | Production Design |
| Editing | Ghislaine Desjonquères | Editor |
| Production | Guy Blanc | Production Manager |