Monsieur Albert

Monsieur Albert

100 mins | March 30, 1976

In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.

Monsieur Albert

100 mins | March 30, 1976

Monsieur Albert
In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.
Producers
Original title Monsieur Albert
Directors Jacques Renard
Writers Jacques Renard

Cast

Philippe Noiret

as Albert

Dominique Labourier

as Viviane

Patrick Chesnais

as François

Suzanne Flon

as Man-Louise

Catherine Lachens

as Roseline

Monique Chaumette

as Honorine

Liliane Rovère

as Madeleine

Emmanuelle Stochl

as Francette

Maurice Jacquemont

as Mr. Masure

Dominique Marcas

as Mrs Masure

Sigmund Graa

as Armand

Jacques Renard

as Yves