A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter

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A Monkey in Winter

"The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!"

1962

1h 45m

7.6(223 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

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Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean Gabin

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Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Jean-Paul Belmondo

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Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Suzanne Flon

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Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Gabrielle Dorziat

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Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

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Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Marcelle Arnold

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Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Charles Bouillaud

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Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

Anne-Marie Coffinet

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André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

André Dalibert

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Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

Hélène Dieudonné

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Geneviève Fontanel

Marie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel

Geneviève Fontanel

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Gabriel Gobin

Un habitué du café

Gabriel Gobin

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Sylviane Margollé

Marie Fouquet, la fille de Gabriel

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Lucien Raimbourg

le jardinier de la pension

Lucien Raimbourg

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Hans Verner

Le touriste allemand

Hans Verner

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Paul Frankeur

M. Esnault, le patron du café

Paul Frankeur

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Noël Roquevert

M. Landru, patron du bazar

Noël Roquevert

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Camille Guérini

le maire du village

Camille Guérini

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