The Aristocrats
Originally released in 1955. The Aristocrats is a drama film. directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Brigitte Auber, and Jacques Dacqmine
Synopsis
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Marquis de Maubrun et maire
Brigitte Auber
as Daisy de Maubrun
Jacques Dacqmine
as Arthus de Maubrun, fils aîné du marquis
Alain Quercy
as Gontran de Maubrun, second fils du marquis
Georges Descrières
as Philippe de Maubrun, abbé, troisième fils du marquis
François Guérin
as Pierre de Maubrun, quatrième fils du marquis
Olivier de Tissot
as Le comte Louis-César de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », cinquième fils du marquis
Philippe de Tissot
as Le comte Osmond de Maubrun, dit « Les jumeaux », sixième fils du marquis
Yolande Laffon
as Tante Mathilde, sœur du marquis
Léo Joannon
as Le prince de Conti, le voisin « nouveau riche »
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC)
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
- Les Films Saint-James
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Aristocrats about?
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The ...
Who directed The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
How long is The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Aristocrats released?
The Aristocrats was released on October 12, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Aristocrats?
The main cast of The Aristocrats includes Pierre Fresnay, Brigitte Auber, Jacques Dacqmine, Alain Quercy, Georges Descrières.