The President
1961 · Movie · 110 min. · France
At 73, France's ex-president, Emile Beaufort, faces declining health, but he still plays a vigorous role behind the scenes as a philosopher and, potentially, as a power broker. In particular, his relationship with Philippe Chalamont comes into play: Chalamont seems in line to be the next Prime Minister, and Beaufort's history with him is long, deep, and problematic. As Beaufort dictates his memoirs, his narrative take us to occasions, 15 and 20 years before, in which Chalamont and he clashed. Chalamont is not without talent and guile: he comes directly to Beaufort to see if they can sort things out. What will Beaufort, ill health and all, do?
Direction Henri Verneuil
Cast Jean Gabin · Bernard Blier · Renée Faure · Henri Crémieux · Alfred Adam · Louis Seigner · Georges Adet · Albert Michel · Aram Stephan · Louis Arbessier
Soundtrack Maurice Jarre
Screenplay Michel Audiard · Henri Verneuil · Georges Simenon
Cinematography Louis Page
Original title Le président
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102 votes (FilmAffinity)
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