A Monkey in Winter

1962

1h 45m

7.5

7.5/10

228 votes • View on IMDb

Drama Comedy

"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.

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Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies

Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA) Cité Films

Production Countries

France

Spoken Languages

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

Quick Facts

Original Title	Un singe en hiver
Release Date	July 29, 1962
Status	Released
Language	FR
IMDb ID	tt0056636

Cast

Jean Gabin

Albert Quentin

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Gabriel Fouquet

Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Quentin

Gabrielle Dorziat

Mme Victoria, la directrice

Hella Petri

Georgina, la patronne du bar

Marcelle Arnold

l'infirmière de la pension

Charles Bouillaud

le chauffeur de taxi

Anne-Marie Coffinet

Simone, une serveuse

André Dalibert

Maurice, le brigadier

Hélène Dieudonné

Joséphine

Geneviève Fontanel

Marie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel

Gabriel Gobin

Un habitué du café

Key Crew

Henri Verneuil

Director

Michel Audiard

Writer

Jacques Bar

Producer

François Boyer