The Possessors(1958)
Les Grandes Familles
The Possessors Synopsis
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
The Possessors (1958) is a drama film directed by Denys de La Patellière, released on November 19, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly and Françoise Christophe. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Denys de La Patellière
- Writers:
- Michel Audiard, Maurice Druon, Michel Audiard
- Producers:
- Claude Hauser, Jean-Paul Guibert
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Composer:
- Maurice Thiriet
- Production:
- Filmsonor, Intermondia Films
- Status:
- Released
The Possessors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Noël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
Annie Ducaux
as Adèle Schoudler, femme de Noël
Jean Desailly
as François Schoudler, le fils
- Françoise Christophe
Françoise Christophe
as Jacqueline Schoudler, la bru
Patrick Millow
as Jean-Noël Schoulder, le petit fils
Aimé Clariond
as Gérard, marquis de La Monnerie
Jean Murat
as Le général Robert de La Monnerie
Françoise Delbart
as Isabelle de la Monnerie
Louis Seigner
as Raoul Leroy
Jean Wall
as Pierre Leroy
Jean Ozenne
as le professeur Émile Lartois
Bernard Blier
as Simon Lachaume, bras droit de Noël
Key crew
Directed by Denys de La Patellière, written by Michel Audiard, Maurice Druon and Michel Audiard, produced by Claude Hauser and Jean-Paul Guibert.
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The Possessors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Possessors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Possessors online?
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The Possessors (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Possessors?
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The main cast of The Possessors (1958) includes Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Françoise Christophe and Patrick Millow. The film was directed by Denys de La Patellière. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Possessors released?
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The Possessors was released on November 19, 1958 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Possessors worth watching?
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The Possessors (1958) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.