Charles, Dead or Alive(1970)
Charles mort ou vif
Charles, Dead or Alive Synopsis
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) is a drama film directed by Alain Tanner, released on January 15, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, Marcel Robert and Maya Simon. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Tanner
- Writers:
- Alain Tanner
- Producers:
- Alain Tanner
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Composer:
- Jacques Olivier
- Production:
- Groupe 5, SRG SSR
- Status:
- Released
Charles, Dead or Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
François Simon
as Charles Dé
- Marie-Claire Dufour
Marie-Claire Dufour
as Adeline
- Marcel Robert
Marcel Robert
as Paul
- Maya Simon
Maya Simon
as Marianne Dé, Fille de Charles
- André Schmidt
André Schmidt
as Pierre Dé, Fils de Charles
- Jo Excoffier
Jo Excoffier
as Reporter de TV
- Walter Schochli
Walter Schochli
as Le Détective
- Jean-Pierre Moriaud
Jean-Pierre Moriaud
as L'Avocat
- Janine Christoffe
Janine Christoffe
as La Femme de Chambre
- Michèle Martel
Michèle Martel
as Germaine Dé, la Femme de Charles
- Martine Simon
Martine Simon
as Cilette
- Liliane Bovard
Liliane Bovard
Key crew
Directed by Alain Tanner, written by Alain Tanner, produced by Alain Tanner.
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Charles, Dead or Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 34 ratings.
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Charles, Dead or Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Charles, Dead or Alive online?
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Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Charles, Dead or Alive?
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The main cast of Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) includes François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, Marcel Robert, Maya Simon and André Schmidt. The film was directed by Alain Tanner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Charles, Dead or Alive released?
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Charles, Dead or Alive was released on January 15, 1970 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Charles, Dead or Alive worth watching?
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Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.