The Elegant Criminal
Originally released in 1990. The Elegant Criminal is a drama film. directed by Francis Girod. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Jean Poiret, and Jacques Weber
Synopsis
On 9 January 1836, Pierre Lacenaire goes to the guillotine, a murderer and a thief. He gives Allard, a police inspector, his life story, written while awaiting execution. He also asks Allard to care for Hermine, a lass to whom he has been guardian for more than ten years. In flashbacks, from the prison as Lacenaire writes, from Allard's study as he and Hermine read, and from other readers' memory after the book is published, we see Lacenaire's childhood as he stands up to bullies, including priests, his youthful thieving, his first murder, his brief army career, his seduction of a princess, and his affair with Avril, a young man who dies beside him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Auteuil
as Pierre-François Lacenaire
Jean Poiret
as Allard
Jacques Weber
as Jacques Arago
François Périer
as Lacenaire's father
Geneviève Casile
as Lacenaire's mother
Jean Davy
as Alphonse Damoiseau
Jacques Duby
as Marmignat
Paul Le Person
as Vigouroux
Maïwenn
as Hermine
Jacques Sereys
as Pertuizet
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elegant Criminal about?
On 9 January 1836, Pierre Lacenaire goes to the guillotine, a murderer and a thief. He gives Allard, a police inspector, his life story, written while awaiting execution. He also asks Allard to car...
Who directed The Elegant Criminal?
The Elegant Criminal was directed by Francis Girod.
How long is The Elegant Criminal?
The Elegant Criminal has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Elegant Criminal released?
The Elegant Criminal was released on December 19, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Elegant Criminal?
The main cast of The Elegant Criminal includes Daniel Auteuil, Jean Poiret, Jacques Weber, François Périer, Geneviève Casile.