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Sign of the Lion

Sign of the Lion

19627.01h 43m

Overview

An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.

Directed by Éric Rohmer
Written by Paul Gégauff, Éric Rohmer
Produced by Claude Chabrol
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Top Cast

Jess Hahn

Jess Hahn

Pierre Wesselrin

Michèle Girardon

Michèle Girardon

Dominique Laurent

Van Doude

Van Doude

Jean-François Santeuil

Paul Bisciglia

Paul Bisciglia

Willy

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Gilbert Edard

Michel Caron

Christian Alers

Christian Alers

Philippe

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

Fred

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Jill Olivier

Cathy

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Sophie Perrault

Chris

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

La Patronne de l'Hôtel

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About Sign of the Lion

Sign of the Lion is a drama film released in 1962. Directed by Éric Rohmer, it stars Jess Hahn, Michèle Girardon, Van Doude. An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.

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