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Cast
Jean Richard
as Paul Durand
Michèle Philippe
as Melle Marie-Louise, la vendeuse du rayon Ameublement Décoration
Brigitte Bardot
as Dominique Dupond-Durand, la demi-sœur de Paul
Mona Goya
as Mme mère Dupond-Durand
Frédéric Duvallès
as M. Boudignon, le directeur du magasin
Maurice Biraud
as Didier, le snob, prétentieux, parasite
Charles Bouillaud
as M. Martin, le comptable "complice" du magasin
Philippe Mareuil
as Michel, le dessinateur du magasin
Robert Rollis
as Ferdinand, le vendeur du rayon Installation Ménagère
Max Desrau
as Le vendeur des "Gant Perrin"
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1953
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorAndré Berthomieu
WritersAndré Berthomieu, Roger Pierre
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHis Father's Portrait
About His Father's Portrait
When Paul returns to claim his estranged father's department store, he faces a frosty stepmother and a rebellious half-sister. His determination revives the once-thriving Galeries Parisiennes, healing familial rifts, and leaving a lasting bond with wise Marie-Louise.
Directed by André Berthomieu, His Father's Portrait leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Richard, Michèle Philippe, Brigitte Bardot — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1953.
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