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Bel Ami (1955)

1955-03-20 · 1h 40m · DE
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In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.

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Louis DaquinDirector, WriterVladimir PoznerWriterRoger VaillandWriter

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Jean DanetJean DanetGeorges Duroy aka 'Bel Ami'Anne VernonAnne VernonClothilde de MarelleRenée FaureRenée FaureMadeleine ForestierRené LefèvreRené LefèvreThe Banker WalterChristl MardaynChristl MardaynMadame WalterMarianne SchönauerMarianne SchönauerMadeleine ForestierMaria EmoMaria EmoJacqueline DucJacqueline DucJean-Roger CaussimonJean-Roger CaussimonCharles ForestierLukas AmmannLukas AmmannEgon von JordanEgon von JordanJohannes HeestersJohannes HeestersGeorges Duroy genannt Bel Ami

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference308460Actor preference326077 · 475630 · 323843Country preferenceAtDecade preference1950

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What is Bel Ami about?

In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.

How long is Bel Ami?

Bel Ami has a runtime of 100 minutes.