The Straw Lover
Originally released in 1951. The Straw Lover is a comedy film. directed by Gilles Grangier. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gaby Sylvia, and Alfred Adam
Synopsis
The wife of gunsmith Gaston Sarazin cheats on him with his salesman. The husband, informed, wants revenge. The culprits try to divert suspicion on the dashing Stanislas. The husband forces the straw lover to live with him. Stanislas then brings the spouses together and makes the business of the gunsmith prosper.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 5, 1951
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Stanislas Michodier
Gaby Sylvia
as Gisèle Sarrazin de Fontenoy
Alfred Adam
as Gaston Sarrazin de Fontenoy
Louis de Funès
as Bruno, the psychiatrist
André Versini
as Jimmy
Félix Oudart
as Kervedac
Lucienne Granier
as The lady in black
Odette Barencey
as The concierge
Marcel Melrac
as Monsieur Henri
Émile Genevois
as The photograph
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Ariane
- Sirius
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Straw Lover about?
The wife of gunsmith Gaston Sarazin cheats on him with his salesman. The husband, informed, wants revenge. The culprits try to divert suspicion on the dashing Stanislas. The husband forces the stra...
Who directed The Straw Lover?
The Straw Lover was directed by Gilles Grangier.
How long is The Straw Lover?
The Straw Lover has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Straw Lover released?
The Straw Lover was released on January 5, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Straw Lover?
The main cast of The Straw Lover includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gaby Sylvia, Alfred Adam, Louis de Funès, André Versini.