The Grand Manoeuvre(1955)
Les Grandes Manœuvres
The Grand Manoeuvre Synopsis
Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.
The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) is a comedy and romance film directed by René Clair, released on October 26, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Gérard Philipe, Michèle Morgan, Jean Desailly and Yves Robert. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clair
- Writers:
- René Clair
- Producers:
- René Clair, André Daven
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Lefebvre
- Composer:
- Georges Van Parys
- Production:
- Filmsonor, S.E.C.A., Cinétel, Rizzoli Film
- Status:
- Released
The Grand Manoeuvre Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Philipe
as Lieutenant Armand de la Verne
Michèle Morgan
as Marie-Louise Rivière
Jean Desailly
as Victor Duverger
Yves Robert
as Felix Leroy, lieutenant of the Dragoons
Brigitte Bardot
as Lucie
Pierre Dux
as Colonel
Jacques François
as Rodolphe Chartier
Jacques Fabbri
as Armand's orderly
Claude Rich
as Claude, Alice's fiancé
Lise Delamare
as Juliette Duverger
Jacqueline Maillan
as Jeanne Duverger, sister of Victor
Magali Noël
as Thérèse, singer
Key crew
Directed by René Clair, written by René Clair, produced by René Clair and André Daven.
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The Grand Manoeuvre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Grand Manoeuvre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grand Manoeuvre online?
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The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Grand Manoeuvre?
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The main cast of The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) includes Gérard Philipe, Michèle Morgan, Jean Desailly, Yves Robert and Brigitte Bardot. The film was directed by René Clair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grand Manoeuvre released?
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The Grand Manoeuvre was released on October 26, 1955 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Grand Manoeuvre worth watching?
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The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.