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The Clockmaker of St. Paul (1974)
L'horloger de Saint-Paul (original title)

105 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   28 June 1976 (USA)
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A Watchmaker finds out one day that his son has become a murderer. He tries to understand for whom and why.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Philippe Noiret ...
Jean Rochefort ...
Jacques Denis Jacques Denis ...
Antoine - un ami de Michel
Yves Afonso Yves Afonso ...
L'officer de police Bricard
Julien Bertheau Julien Bertheau ...
Edouard - un ami de Michel
Jacques Hilling Jacques Hilling ...
Costes - un journaliste
Clotilde Joano Clotilde Joano ...
Janine Boitard - une journaliste
Andrée Tainsy Andrée Tainsy ...
Madeleine Fourmet - qui a élevé Bernard
William Sabatier William Sabatier ...
L'avocat
Cécile Vassort Cécile Vassort ...
Martine - une ouvrière
Sylvain Rougerie Sylvain Rougerie ...
Bernard Descombes - le fils de Michel
Christine Pascal Christine Pascal ...
Liliane Torrini - la compagne de Bernard
Liza Braconnier Liza Braconnier ...
La femme de ménage
Hervé Morel Hervé Morel ...
Bricard's assistant
Sacha Bauer Sacha Bauer ...
Le juge d'instruction
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Storyline

Michel Descombes is a watchmaker in the district of Saint-Paul, Lyons. He lives quietly, alone with his almost grown-up son, Bernard. One day, the police come and say Bernard murdered a FACTORY OWNER. Superintendent Guiboud asks Michel for help. But Michel realizes how little he knows about his son. He also starts to feel he is unable to blame his son. Written by Yepok  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

France

Language:

French

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Also Known As:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lira Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Connections

Referenced in "Sneak Previews: The Best of 1976" (1977) See more »