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A Monkey in Winter

Play trailer Poster for A Monkey in Winter Released Jan 31, 1963 1h 45m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the throes of World War II, French innkeeper Albert Quentin (Jean Gabin) vows to stay away from alcohol if he and his wife and child survive. Many years later, Albert and his family are thriving in their small resort town of Normandy, and Albert has kept his promise to himself. However, when advertising professional Gabriel Fouquet (Jean-Paul Belmondo) comes to town, the limits of Albert's iron will are tested due to the young man's charming disposition and penchant for alcohol.

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Audience Member A masterpiece, when the young Belmondo meets the old Gabin Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Un bon film d'epoque. Avec 2 personnage principaux que je connais finalement peu. J'ai aimer le langage d'autrefois, très imagé. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Le plus beau film que l on pouvait faire sur les hommes, l alcool et la Normandie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member "Monsieur Esnaud ! si la connerie était remboursé par les assurances sociales, Nous finirions sur la Paille... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Ths movie is from another age but is a timeless piece of whimsy. It is simply a portal into a place that does not exist any more. Gabin is at his prickly best as a hotel proprietor who's lost his joy d'vive over a promise he made to his long suffering wife during a perilous bombing raid. Belmondo plays a hell raiser trying to work up the courage to change his ways and take on some responsibility. Both men are unhappy at their core and find solace in a drinking binge which unlocks the door to future happiness. This is a gentle movie, it looks great in its wintry darkness and tone. The movie itself gives of a pleasant hearty glow of humanity. Well worth watching, stand out scenes: Gabin in drunk mode, Belmondo dancing and Belmondo 'bullfighting'. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Get pissed or die tryin' Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the throes of World War II, French innkeeper Albert Quentin (Jean Gabin) vows to stay away from alcohol if he and his wife and child survive. Many years later, Albert and his family are thriving in their small resort town of Normandy, and Albert has kept his promise to himself. However, when advertising professional Gabriel Fouquet (Jean-Paul Belmondo) comes to town, the limits of Albert's iron will are tested due to the young man's charming disposition and penchant for alcohol.
Director
Henri Verneuil
Screenwriter
Michel Audiard, François Boyer
Production Co
Cité Films, Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 31, 1963, Original
Runtime
1h 45m