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Release Year1938
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFR
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorPierre Caron
WritersPierre Caron
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLe Monsieur de 5 heures
About Le Monsieur de 5 heures
A wealthy banker who takes his accountant's name after multiple incidents is forced to pass off his girlfriend as his daughter. But the truth is coming out. The banker's wife then favors the marriage of the young girl, which creates a new intimacy in her household.
Directed by Pierre Caron, Le Monsieur de 5 heures leans on a strong ensemble — André Lefaur, Meg Lemonnier, Armand Bernard — 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 1938.
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