Monsieur Vincent (1947)
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Pierre Fresnay stars as St. Vincent De Paul in this reverent but realistic French biopic. The film traces "Monsieur Vincent's" progress from his days of forced servitude in Algiers to his entry into the priesthood, culminating with his Herculean efforts on behalf of the ill and destitute in early 17th-century France. Featured in the huge cast are Aime Clairimond as Cardinal de Richelieu and Germaine Dermoz as Queen Anne of Austria. Made under the most trying of conditions over a two-year period, Monsieur Vincent remains the chef d'ouevre of director Maurice Cloche. The film won France's Grand Prix award in 1947, and the following year was honored with Hollywood's "best foreign picture" Oscar. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 114 mins
Complete Cast:
- Pierre Fresnay - Saint Vincent de Paul
- Gabrielle Dorziat - Mme. Groussault
- Jean Debucourt - Count Philippe de Gondi
- Jean Carmet - Abbe Portall
- Georges Vitray - Mons. de Rougemont
- Michel Bouquet - Consumptive
- Lise Delamare - Countess de Gondi
- Aimé Clariond - Cardinal de Richelieu
- Yvonne Gaudeau - Louise de Marillac
- Pierre Dux - Chancellor Seguler
- Marcel Vallee - Hospital Supervisor
- Germaine Dermoz - Anne of Austria
- Director(s):
- Maurice Cloche
- Writer(s):
- Jean Anouilh, Maurice Cloche, Jean Bernard-Luc
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- 1947 - Monsieur Vincent - Venice International Film Festival - International Prize for Best Actor
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