The Aristocrats
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
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The Aristocrats
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 1955
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
Les Aristocrates
Production Companies
Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC), Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Les Films Saint-James
Director
Denys de La Patellière
Description
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
Cast
Pierre Fresnay
Marquis de Maubrun et maire
Brigitte Auber
Daisy de Maubrun
Jacques Dacqmine
Arthus de Maubrun, fils aîné du marquis
Alain Quercy
Gontran de Maubrun, second fils du marquis
Georges Descrières
Philippe de Maubrun, abbé, troisième fils du marquis
François Guérin
Pierre de Maubrun, quatrième fils du marquis