The President(1961)
Le Président
The President Synopsis
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
The President (1961) is a drama film directed by Henri Verneuil, released on March 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure and Alfred Adam. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers:
- Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon, Michel Audiard
- Producers:
- Jacques Bar, Raymond Froment, Ernest Rupp
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Fidès Film, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Cité Films, Terra Film
- Status:
- Released
The President Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Émile Beaufort
Bernard Blier
as Philippe Chalamont
Renée Faure
as Mlle Millerand
Alfred Adam
as François, le chauffeur
Henri Crémieux
as Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Louis Seigner
as Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
Robert Vattier
as le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
Françoise Deldick
as Huguette, la bonne
Hélène Dieudonné
as Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
Pierre Larquey
as Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
Jacques Marin
as Gaston, le chauffeur de car et guide
Louis Arbessier
as Jussieu, un parlementaire
Key crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil, written by Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon and Michel Audiard, produced by Jacques Bar, Raymond Froment and Ernest Rupp.
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The President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 79 ratings.
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The President – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The President online?
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The President (1961) is available to stream on Gaumont Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The President?
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The main cast of The President (1961) includes Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure, Alfred Adam and Henri Crémieux. The film was directed by Henri Verneuil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The President released?
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The President was released on March 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The President worth watching?
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The President (1961) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.