Directed by:
Alain ResnaisScreenplay:
Jorge SemprúnCinematography:
Sacha ViernyComposer:
Stephen SondheimCast:
Jean-Paul Belmondo, François Périer, Anny Duperey, Michael Lonsdale, Roberto Bisacco, Claude Rich, Charles Boyer, Marcel Cuvelier, Pierre Vernier (more)Plots(1)
International sensation Jean-Paul Belmondo (Breathless, Le Professionnel) turns on the charm as Serge Alexandre, known to the world as Stavisky. Working his way from small time cons to high society stings, this rascal ignites a scandal in 1930s France by saturating the country with phony vouchers, causing a whirlwind of governmental and economic destruction shortly before World War II. Groundbreaking director Alain Resnais (Last Year At Marienbad, Hiroshima Mon Amour) guides a dazzling cast headed by screen idol Charles Boyer through this timeless saga of deception, romance, and fallen grace, accompanied by a lyrical score from Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. It is the story of small-time swindler, who makes friends with his irrestisible charm and talent for lying. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Daniel Lecourtois
France
Best movies:
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Fernand Guiot
Belgium
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Guy Piérauld
France
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Jean Michaud
Tunisia
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Paul Villé
France
Best movies:
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Yves Peneau
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Gigi Ballista
Italy
Best movies:
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Maurice Jacquemont
France
Best movies:
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Jacques Eyser
France
Best movies:
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Van Doude
Netherlands
Best movies:
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The President (1961)
Z (1969)
Raymond Girard
France
Best movies:
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Guido Cerniglia
Italy
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