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The Man Who Seeks the Truth

March 20, 1940 1h 30m

Originally released in 1940. The Man Who Seeks the Truth is a comedy film. directed by Alexander Esway.

Starring Raimu, André Alerme, and Jacqueline Delubac

Synopsis

Jean Vernet, an unselfish banker, feels fine : he has a charming mistress, Jacqueline ; a godson, Fernand, that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since ; a faithful friend, Lamblin ; and an adorable dog. But things are not so rosy as they look. Adrienne, Jean's sister, hates Jacqueline and is prepared to do everything to separate the couple. Worse, it looks as though Fernand has betrayed his godfather by sleeping with Jacqueline. To know more about those around him, Jean, a modern Volpone, decides to fake deafness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 20, 1940 85 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

  • Les Films Gibé

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Seeks the Truth about?

Jean Vernet, an unselfish banker, feels fine : he has a charming mistress, Jacqueline ; a godson, Fernand, that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since ; ...

Who directed The Man Who Seeks the Truth?

The Man Who Seeks the Truth was directed by Alexander Esway.

How long is The Man Who Seeks the Truth?

The Man Who Seeks the Truth has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Man Who Seeks the Truth released?

The Man Who Seeks the Truth was released on March 20, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Man Who Seeks the Truth?

The main cast of The Man Who Seeks the Truth includes Raimu, André Alerme, Jacqueline Delubac, Jean Mercanton, Gabrielle Dorziat.