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Monsieur Hire (1989)
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June 1990 (USA) morePlot:
Monsieur Hire is a maladjusted, balding, middle-aged man living in France. He doesn't like to talk to people... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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5 wins & 8 nominations moreUser Comments:
Another Winner For Leconte moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Michel Blanc | ... | Monsieur Hire | |
| Sandrine Bonnaire | ... | Alice | |
| Luc Thuillier | ... | Emile | |
| André Wilms | ... | L'inspecteur de police | |
| Eric Bérenger | ... | Le gérant du bowling | |
| Marielle Berthon | ... | Pierrette Bourgeois | |
| Philippe Dormoy | ... | François | |
| Marie Gaydu | ... | La jeune fille du massage | |
| Michel Morano | ... | Le chauffeur de taxi | |
| Nora Noël | ... | La gardienne | |
| Cristiana Réali | ... | L'adolescente au bowling (as Christina Reali) | |
| Bernard Soufflet | ... | Le tatoueur | |
| André Bauduin | ... | Le consommateur de crèpes | |
| Rozeen Landrevie | ... | La petite fille au bouquet | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Francis Baudet | ... | Le locataire sur le palier | |
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Australia:M | Iceland:L | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12Filming Locations:
Studios 91 Arpajon, Saint-Germain-les-Arpajon, Essonne, FranceFun Stuff
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Quatuor en Sol Mineur Op. 25 de Brahms moreFAQ
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Monsieur Hire
For a man who likes great cinematography, nice colors and a pretty female face, this film offers all of the above for me.
Director Patrice Leconte usually makes stylish movies and this is no exception. It's beautiful to view. So is Sandrine Bonnaire, the leading lady. I'll have to see what other films have her in them. There are numerous closeups of her in this movie. This French effort doesn't show much "skin," yet the film has an erotic appeal. That tells you something.
Michel Blanc, the male lead, plays a strange character but he's fascinating to watch, too.
To be honest, the film has its slow moments but it is mesmerizing at times, too. The story is interesting overall and aided by two surprise twists at the end.
I am perplexed and frustrated over why this film is not available on DVD on which this great photography could really be shown off.