Charles, Dead or Alive
Originally released in 1970. Charles, Dead or Alive is a drama film. directed by Alain Tanner.
Starring François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, and Marcel Robert
Synopsis
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Top Cast
François Simon
as Charles Dé
Marie-Claire Dufour
as Adeline
Marcel Robert
as Paul
Maya Simon
as Marianne Dé, Fille de Charles
André Schmidt
as Pierre Dé, Fils de Charles
Jo Excoffier
as Reporter de TV
Walter Schochli
as Le Détective
Jean-Pierre Moriaud
as L'Avocat
Janine Christoffe
as La Femme de Chambre
Michèle Martel
as Germaine Dé, la Femme de Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Groupe 5
- SRG SSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles, Dead or Alive about?
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandf...
Who directed Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive was directed by Alain Tanner.
How long is Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Charles, Dead or Alive released?
Charles, Dead or Alive was released on January 15, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charles, Dead or Alive?
The main cast of Charles, Dead or Alive includes François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, Marcel Robert, Maya Simon, André Schmidt.