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Monsignor (1949)

Original title: Monseigneur

1949-12-16 · 1h 35m · FR
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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...

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Roger RichebéDirector

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Bernard BlierBernard BlierLouis MennechainFernand LedouxFernand LedouxPiétrefondYves DeniaudYves DeniaudBellareNadia GrayNadia GrayThe Duchess of LémoncourtMarion TourèsMarion TourèsAnnaPaul FrankeurPaul FrankeurThe stallholderGabriel GobinGabriel GobinTataveJeanne LionJeanne LionMrs. de PonthieuxPaul FaivrePaul FaivreGeneral de LormauxRichard FrancoeurRichard FrancoeurThe head waiterGeorges TourreilGeorges TourreilThe MarquisRoger WeberRoger Weber

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference334357Actor preference268518 · 215543 · 350633Country preferenceFrDecade preference1940

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What is Monsignor 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...

How long is Monsignor?

Monsignor has a runtime of 95 minutes.