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Cast
Sacha Guitry
as Baron of Cantenac
Lana Marconi
as Virginie Lacassagne
Michel Lemoine
as Paul Pidoux
Marcel Simon
as The centenary
René Génin
as Mayor / Vicar
Pauline Carton
as Eulalie, vicar's maid
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as Mrs. Lacassagne, haberdasher
Fernand René
as Anselme Fortune, the drunkard
Roger Legris
as Village idiot
Milly Mathis
as Madeleine, owner of the café
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorSacha Guitry
WritersSacha Guitry
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Treasure of Cantenac
About The Treasure of Cantenac
While he was about to end his life, Baron de Cantenac wanted to return one last time to the land of his ancestors. He then discovers a treasure that he will strive to use to revive his village.
Directed by Sacha Guitry, The Treasure of Cantenac leans on a strong ensemble — Sacha Guitry, Lana Marconi, Michel Lemoine — 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 1950.
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