Cast
Arletty
as Marie Qu'a-d'ça
Michel Simon
as Mr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
Andrex
as 'Môme de Dieu'
Suzanne Dantès
as Mrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
Mila Parély
as 'La Panthère'
Dorville
as Jules Le Bouic
François Simon
as 'La Poupée', accordionist
Robert Arnoux
as Gabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur
Jeanine Roger
as Gabriel's fiancée
Robert Ozanne
as 'Cinq-de-trique'
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes16
DirectorJean Boyer
WritersJean Boyer
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsExtenuating Circumstances
About Extenuating Circumstances
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Directed by Jean Boyer, Extenuating Circumstances leans on a strong ensemble — Arletty, Michel Simon, Andrex — 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 1939.
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