Le Million
"You MUST see it to know how indescribably clever and enormously "smart" a movie CAN be!"
Originally released in 1931. Le Million is a comedy/music film. directed by René Clair. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring René Lefèvre, Annabella, and Jean-Louis Allibert
Synopsis
Debt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Béatrice, has given away his jacket containing the winning ticket to an elderly petty thief. Soon Michel, Beatrice and Michel's artistic rival, Prosper, are hurtling through the streets of Paris on the trail of the missing jacket.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (85 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
René Lefèvre
as Michel Bouflette
Annabella
as Béatrice
Jean-Louis Allibert
as Prosper
Paul Ollivier
as Père La Tulipe
Vanda Gréville
as Vanda
Constantin Siroesco
as Ambrosio Sopranelli
Raymond Cordy
as Le chauffeur de taxi
Odette Talazac
as La cantatrice
Pedro Elviro
as Le régisseur (as Pitouto)
Jane Pierson
as L'épicière
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société des films sonores Tobis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Million about?
Debt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Bé...
Who directed Le Million?
Le Million was directed by René Clair.
How long is Le Million?
Le Million has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Le Million released?
Le Million was released on February 4, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Million?
The main cast of Le Million includes René Lefèvre, Annabella, Jean-Louis Allibert, Paul Ollivier, Vanda Gréville.