The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Albert is an eccentric inventor of missiles who comes under fire from his investors when his first prototype explodes. Even his sympathetic mistress has her doubts, as Albert lashes out in a verbal tirade condemning those of little faith in his genius.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Michel AudiardWriter
- François BoyerWriter
- Gilles GrangierWriter
- Claude SautetWriter
- Gilles GrangierDirector
Cast
- Jean GabinAlbert Raynal
- Suzanne FlonChristine Raynal
- Colette DeréalRolande
- Raymond GérômeJérôme Laprade, le beau-frère et financier d'Albert
- Michel AuclairM. Magnin, le banquier d'Albert
- Alfred AdamM. Vacher, l'important ferrailleur
- Jacques MonodM. Marchal, un financier d'Albert
- France ValéryGilberte Magnin, la femme du banquier
- Marthe AlyciaMme Laprade mère
- Étienne BierryM. Lambert, fidèle collaborateur d'Albert
- Louis ArbessierRobert Augagneur, ancien camarade d'Albert
- Fernand LedouxLe juge
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Themes
based on novel or book