The Watchmaker of St. Paul(1974)
L'Horloger de Saint-Paul
The Watchmaker of St. Paul Synopsis
Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, released on January 16, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis and Yves Afonso. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers:
- Georges Simenon, Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche
- Producers:
- Raymond Danon
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Lira Films
- Status:
- Released
The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) Trailer
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Noiret
as Michel Descombes
Jean Rochefort
as Commissioner Guilboud
Jacques Denis
as Antoine, friend of Michel
Yves Afonso
as Inspector Bricard
Julien Bertheau
as Edouard, friend of Michel
Jacques Hilling
as Costes, journalist
Clotilde Joano
as Janine Boitard, journalist
Andrée Tainsy
as Madeleine Fourmet
William Sabatier
as Lawyer
Cécile Vassort
as Martine, workwoman
Sylvain Rougerie
as Bernard Descombes, Michel's son
Christine Pascal
as Liliane Torrini, companion of Bernard
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by Georges Simenon, Bertrand Tavernier and Jean Aurenche, produced by Raymond Danon.
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 121 ratings.
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul online?
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
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The main cast of The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) includes Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso and Julien Bertheau. The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Watchmaker of St. Paul released?
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul was released on January 16, 1974 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul worth watching?
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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