The Elders of Saint-Loup (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1950, The Elders of Saint-Loup is a drama film directed by Georges Lampin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Due to financial problems, the boarding-school of Saint-Loup is on the verge of closing its doors. In desperation, Jacquelin, the headmaster, has the idea to invite former students to a fund-raising reunion. Among the alumni, three men whose common point is to have been in love at the time with the headmaster's niece. One is a banker, the second a priest and the last one a globetrotter. All of a sudden, the peace of the assembly is disturbed: Jacquelin's niece has just been murdered.
Who’s in it. The Elders of Saint-Loup stars Bernard Blier as Jean Laclaux, banquier ruiné, François Périer as Charles Merlin, Serge Reggiani as abbé Paul Forestier and Pierre Larquey as Monsieur Jacquelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Elders of Saint-Loup 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 The Elders of Saint-Loup page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elders of Saint-Loup tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Elders of Saint-Loup (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Elders of Saint-Loup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Elders of Saint-Loup worth watching?
- The Elders of Saint-Loup holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elders of Saint-Loup?
- The Elders of Saint-Loup stars Bernard Blier, François Périer, Serge Reggiani, Pierre Larquey and Monique Mélinand.
- When was The Elders of Saint-Loup released?
- The Elders of Saint-Loup was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.