Watch The Virtuous Scoundrel (1953) Official Trailer
6.1 / 10 IMDb February 18, 1953 1h 33m
La Vie d'un honnête homme English: The Virtuous Scoundrel, is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.
Director
Runtime
1h 33m
Release Date
February 18, 1953
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Status
Released
Languages
French
Country
France
Writers
Cast
Michel Simon
as Albert Ménard-Lacoste / Alain Ménard-Lacoste
Louis de Funès
as Emile, manvalet
Marguerite Pierry
as Madeleine Lacoste
François Guérin
as Pierre Lacoste
Laurence Badie
as Geneviève Lacoste
Claude Gensac
as Evelyne, chambermaid
Léon Walther
as Maître Denisot, notary
Pauline Carton
as Boss of the hotel
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Marthe Salbel
as Marie, cook
Lana Marconi
as une prostituée, "la comtesse"
Michel Nastorg
as Mechanic
André Brunot
as Dr. Ogier
Georges Bever
as Taxi driver
Max Dejean
as Tavern boss
Marcel Pérès
as Commissioner Vincent
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Jacqueline Gut
as Mercer
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Jacques Derives
as Doctor from Roubaix
Marcel Mouloudji
as Singer
Marc Arian
as Mr. Valembray, department head (uncredited)
Louiguy
as Self (uncredited)
Production Companies
S.B. Films
Général Productions
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