A Monkey in Winter

Name: A Monkey in Winter
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1963-01-31
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 7.60
Cast: Gabrielle Dorziat, Suzanne Flon, Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo

– The story of a man who has stopped drinking- and then dreaming- and who thanks to a young man who tr..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.60 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 45 Minutes

Release Year:

1962

Original Name:

Un singe en hiver

A Monkey in Winter (1962) - Also known as Un singe en hiver

The story of a man who has stopped drinking- and then dreaming- and who thanks to a young man who tries to forget a lost love in alcohol will turn drunk again during an exciting night.

Styles:

Sincere, Semi Serious, Light, Feel Good, Humorous, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1950s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

France

Filming Locations:

English Channel, Normandy, Europe, France

Genre:

Comedy, Drama

Editor's Pick for:

Boys' night

Release Date:

31 Jan 1963

Language:

French

Directed by:

Henri Verneuil

Story Written By:

Antoine Blondin, François Boyer, Michel Audiard

Main Actors:

Gabrielle Dorziat, Suzanne Flon, Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo

Plot:

Albert is an inn owner who vowed never to drink again if he and his wife survived the war. They did, and the reformed alcoholic keeps his vow. But times have changed and soon after the war, Albert comes in contact with Gabriel, a young man prone to heavy bouts with the bottle. Gabriel is conflicted over visiting his young daughter in a nearby school and in a moment of nostalgia, Albert takes off with him on one major binge -- and havoc results.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.6/10