Pot-Bouille (1957)
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The second of director Julien Duvivier's two cinematic contributions of 1957 was Pot-Bouille (Boiling
Pot). Based on a novel by Emile Zola, the film stars Gerard Philipe as Octave, an opportunistic Parisian youth who hops from bed to bed -- and from bedmate to bedmate. Young or old, plain or beautiful, Octave loves and leaves 'em all. His romantic rovings come to a halt when he meets pragmatic businesswoman Mme. Hedouin (Danielle Darrieux). Apparently impervious to Octave's charms, Mme. Hedouin nonetheless marries the boy and transforms him into a useful (and least to her) member of society. Director Duvivier never misses an opportunity to contrast the respectable facade of Civilization with the unvarnished, often depraved truth beneath the surface. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Gérard Philipe - Octave
- Dany Carrel - Berthe
- Anouk Aimée - Marie
- Danielle Darrieux - Mme. Hedouin
- Jacques Duby - Vabre
- Director(s):
- Julien Duvivier
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