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Beggars and Proud Ones

April 5, 1972 1h 30m

Originally released in 1972. Beggars and Proud Ones is a comedy/crime film. directed by Jacques Poitrenaud.

Starring Georges Moustaki, Gabriele Ferzetti, and Gérard Falconetti

Synopsis

Hadjis, a philosophy professor in his thirties, put his spiritual concepts into practice when he left Europe to settle in a working-class district of Tunis, where he lived in destitution. Together with two followers of his philosophy, a medical student and a poet, they form a close-knit, wise cenacle. Unfortunately, Hadjis strangles a prostitute while on a hashish binge. The police put an officer in charge of the investigation, and he soon tracked down the murderer. But, converted by the three friends to their philosophy, he ends his investigation and leaves the police to join them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 5, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Femina
  • Isabelle Films
  • Satpec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beggars and Proud Ones about?

Hadjis, a philosophy professor in his thirties, put his spiritual concepts into practice when he left Europe to settle in a working-class district of Tunis, where he lived in destitution. Together ...

Who directed Beggars and Proud Ones?

Beggars and Proud Ones was directed by Jacques Poitrenaud.

How long is Beggars and Proud Ones?

Beggars and Proud Ones has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Beggars and Proud Ones released?

Beggars and Proud Ones was released on April 5, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beggars and Proud Ones?

The main cast of Beggars and Proud Ones includes Georges Moustaki, Gabriele Ferzetti, Gérard Falconetti, Nadia Samir, Boudjema Bouhada.