His Father's Portrait(1953)
Le Portrait de son père
His Father's Portrait Synopsis
When Paul returns to claim his estranged father's department store, he faces a frosty stepmother and a rebellious half-sister. His determination revives the once-thriving Galeries Parisiennes, healing familial rifts, and leaving a lasting bond with wise Marie-Louise.
His Father's Portrait (1953) is a comedy film directed by André Berthomieu, released on October 29, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jean Richard, Michèle Philippe, Brigitte Bardot and Mona Goya. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- André Berthomieu
- Writers:
- André Berthomieu, Roger Pierre, Jean Nohain
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Million
- Production:
- Bertho Films, Orsay Films
- Status:
- Released
His Father's Portrait (1953) Trailer
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His Father's Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Richard
as Paul Durand
Michèle Philippe
as Melle Marie-Louise, la vendeuse du rayon Ameublement Décoration
Brigitte Bardot
as Dominique Dupond-Durand, la demi-sœur de Paul
Mona Goya
as Mme mère Dupond-Durand
Frédéric Duvallès
as M. Boudignon, le directeur du magasin
Maurice Biraud
as Didier, le snob, prétentieux, parasite
Charles Bouillaud
as M. Martin, le comptable "complice" du magasin
Philippe Mareuil
as Michel, le dessinateur du magasin
Robert Rollis
as Ferdinand, le vendeur du rayon Installation Ménagère
Max Desrau
as Le vendeur des "Gant Perrin"
Robert Destain
as L'employé qui begaie
Max Elloy
as Tricot, le chauffeur, à la pension de famille de Marie-Lousie
Key crew
Directed by André Berthomieu, written by André Berthomieu, Roger Pierre and Jean Nohain.
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His Father's Portrait Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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His Father's Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in His Father's Portrait?
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The main cast of His Father's Portrait (1953) includes Jean Richard, Michèle Philippe, Brigitte Bardot, Mona Goya and Frédéric Duvallès. The film was directed by André Berthomieu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was His Father's Portrait released?
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His Father's Portrait was released on October 29, 1953 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is His Father's Portrait worth watching?
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His Father's Portrait (1953) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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