A Monkey in Winter

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

29/07/1962
Drama, Comedy
1h 45m

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

Overview

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

  • Henri VerneuilDirector
  • Michel AudiardWriter
  • François BoyerWriter
  • Original Title

    Un singe en hiver

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • midlife crisis
  • fireworks
  • normandy, france
  • drinking
  • alcoholic
  • post world war ii
  • drunkenness
  • nazi occupation
  • coastal town
  • binge drinking
  • wine drinking
  • estranged friend
  • reformed bad man
  • drunk men
  • troublemaking
  • falling off the wagon

Top Billed Cast

Jean Gabin

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

Hélène Dieudonné

Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

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