Monsieur Albert (1976)
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.
Director: Jacques Renard
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Philippe Noiret as Albert |
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Dominique Labourier as Viviane |
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Patrick Chesnais as François |
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Suzanne Flon as Man-Louise |
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Fabrice Plucienneck as Justin |
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Catherine Lachens as Roseline |
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Françoise Lugagne as Peggy |
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Monique Chaumette as Honorine |
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Liliane Rovère as Madeleine |
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Emmanuelle Stochl as Francette |
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Maurice Jacquemont as Mr. Masure |
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Dominique Marcas as Mrs Masure |
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Sigmund Graa as Armand |
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Jacques Renard as Yves |
| Directing | Jacques Renard | Director |
| Writing | Jacques Renard | Writer |
| Camera | Ghislain Cloquet | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Geneviève Letellier | Editor |