DramaComedy
A Monkey in Winter
"The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!"
User Score227 votes
76%7.6/10
Release1962→
Runtime1H 45M
LanguageFrench
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8
Jean Gabin
Albert Quentin
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Gabriel Fouquet
Suzanne Flon
Suzanne Quentin
Gabrielle Dorziat
Mme Victoria, la directrice
Hella Petri
Georgina, la patronne du bar
Marcelle Arnold
l'infirmière de la pension
Charles Bouillaud
le chauffeur de taxi
Anne-Marie Coffinet
Simone, une serveuse
Media9
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Director
Henri Verneuil
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Keywords
midlife crisisfireworksnormandy, francedrinkingalcoholicpost world war iidrunkennessnazi occupationcoastal townbinge drinkingwine drinkingestranged friendreformed bad mandrunk mentroublemakingfalling off the wagon
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Countries:France
Production:Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)Cité Films