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A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

19627.61h 45m

Overview

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

Directed by Henri Verneuil
Written by Michel Audiard, Antoine Blondin, François Boyer
Produced by Jacques Bar
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Top Cast

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

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Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

Hélène Dieudonné

Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

Themes & Keywords

midlife crisisfireworksnormandy, francedrinkingalcoholicpost world war iidrunkennessnazi occupationcoastal townbinge drinkingwine drinkingestranged friendreformed bad mandrunk mentroublemakingfalling off the wagon

About A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter is a drama, comedy film released in 1962 exploring themes of midlife crisis, fireworks, normandy, france, drinking, alcoholic, post world war ii. Directed by Henri Verneuil, it stars Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon. During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

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