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Auguste (1961)

1961-10-24 · FR
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Auguste is about an eponymous bank clerk who finds fame and fortune. Auguste happens to be in the right place at the right time to save young starlet Francine from killing herself -- or more accurately, pretending to kill herself. His supposed heroism hits the news, and before Auguste knows what is happening, a Machiavellian publicist is using him for his own ends. The bank clerk is no fool and soon thinks of a way to come out on top.

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Pierre ChevalierDirector

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Fernand RaynaudFernand RaynaudAugusteValérie LagrangeValérie LagrangeFrançoiseJean PoiretJean PoiretGeorges FlowerRoger CarelRoger CarelAlbert, the brother-in-lawPierre PalauPierre PalauBoyer de l'AinSimone BerthierSimone BerthierAugustes' maidPaul PréboistPaul PréboistDupontHenri AttalHenri AttalPhotographer (uncredited)André BadinAndré BadinLucky photographer (uncredited)Serge BentoSerge BentoJournalist of France-Soir (uncredited)Ingrid BergmanIngrid BergmanCameo Appearance (uncredited)Jean BlancheurJean BlancheurAdministrator (uncredited)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference328794Actor preference287759 · 308794 · 148Country preferenceFrDecade preference1960

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Auguste is about an eponymous bank clerk who finds fame and fortune. Auguste happens to be in the right place at the right time to save young starlet Francine from killing herself -- or more accurately, pretending to kill herself. His supposed heroism hits the news, and before Auguste knows what is happening, a Machiavellian publicist is using him for his own ends. The bank clerk is no fool and soon thinks of a way to come out on top.