Sign of the Lion(1962)
Le Signe du Lion
Sign of the Lion Synopsis
An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.
Sign of the Lion (1962) is a drama film directed by Éric Rohmer, released on May 3, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jess Hahn, Michèle Girardon, Van Doude and Paul Bisciglia. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Éric Rohmer
- Writers:
- Paul Gégauff, Éric Rohmer
- Producers:
- Claude Chabrol
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Hayer
- Composer:
- Louis Saguer
- Production:
- AJYM-Films
- Status:
- Released
Sign of the Lion (1962) Trailer
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Sign of the Lion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jess Hahn
as Pierre Wesselrin
Michèle Girardon
as Dominique Laurent
Van Doude
as Jean-François Santeuil
Paul Bisciglia
as Willy
- Gilbert Edard
Gilbert Edard
as Michel Caron
Christian Alers
as Philippe
Paul Crauchet
as Fred
- Jill Olivier
Jill Olivier
as Cathy
- Sophie Perrault
Sophie Perrault
as Chris
Stéphane Audran
as La Patronne de l'Hôtel
Jean Le Poulain
as Le Clochard
Jean-Marie Arnoux
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Éric Rohmer, written by Paul Gégauff and Éric Rohmer, produced by Claude Chabrol.
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Sign of the Lion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 65 ratings.
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Sign of the Lion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sign of the Lion online?
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Sign of the Lion (1962) is available to stream on MUBI. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sign of the Lion?
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The main cast of Sign of the Lion (1962) includes Jess Hahn, Michèle Girardon, Van Doude, Paul Bisciglia and Gilbert Edard. The film was directed by Éric Rohmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sign of the Lion released?
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Sign of the Lion was released on May 3, 1962 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Sign of the Lion worth watching?
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Sign of the Lion (1962) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sign of the Lion?
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