Monseigneur (1949): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, Monseigneur is a drama film directed by Roger Richebé, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Louis Mennechain is a modest locksmith. So imagine his amazement when Professor Piétrefond approaches him and tells him he recognizes in him a descendant of the kings of France, more precisely of Louis XVII (the king who never reigned). According to him he is none other than the monarch's great grandson. Louis's life is soon turned upside down as he becomes the center of attention of a group of ardent royalists. Even a duchess "gives" him her love to make sure that he accepts his role as pretender to the throne...
Who’s in it. Monseigneur stars Bernard Blier as Louis Mennechain, Fernand Ledoux as Piétrefond, Yves Deniaud as Bellare and Nadia Gray as The Duchess of Lémoncourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Monseigneur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monseigneur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monseigneur tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Monseigneur (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monseigneur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monseigneur worth watching?
- Monseigneur holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monseigneur?
- Monseigneur stars Bernard Blier, Fernand Ledoux, Yves Deniaud, Nadia Gray and Marion Tourès.
- When was Monseigneur released?
- Monseigneur was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.