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Release Year1976
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorJacques Renard
WritersJacques Renard
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMonsieur Albert
About Monsieur Albert
In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.
Directed by Jacques Renard, Monsieur Albert leans on a strong ensemble — Philippe Noiret, Dominique Labourier, Patrick Chesnais — 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 screen titles of 1976.
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