The Watchmaker of St. Paul
Originally released in 1974. The Watchmaker of St. Paul is a thriller/drama film. directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Starring Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, and Jacques Denis
Synopsis
Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realizes that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (114 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
as Michel Descombes
Jean Rochefort
as Commissioner Guilboud
Jacques Denis
as Antoine, friend of Michel
Yves Afonso
as Inspector Bricard
Julien Bertheau
as Edouard, friend of Michel
Jacques Hilling
as Costes, journalist
Clotilde Joano
as Janine Boitard, journalist
Andrée Tainsy
as Madeleine Fourmet
William Sabatier
as Lawyer
Cécile Vassort
as Martine, workwoman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Lira Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Watchmaker of St. Paul about?
Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel r...
Who directed The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
How long is The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Watchmaker of St. Paul released?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul was released on January 16, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The main cast of The Watchmaker of St. Paul includes Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso, Julien Bertheau.
Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul worth watching?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.