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Antoine & Antoinette (1947)

Antoine et Antoinette (original title)
Working class couple Antoine and Antoinette dream of a better life. In the midst of constantly fending off the unwanted attention of men, especially the grocer Monsieur Roland, Antoinette ... See full summary »

Director:

Jacques Becker

Writers:

Jacques Becker (scenario and dialogue), Maurice Griffe (scenario and dialogue) | 1 more credit »
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1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roger Pigaut ... Antoine Moulin
Claire Mafféi ... Antoinette Moulin (as Claire Maffei)
Noël Roquevert ... M. Roland
Gaston Modot ... Le caissier de la loterie nationale
Made Siamé Made Siamé ... La patronne du tabac
Pierre Trabaud Pierre Trabaud ... Riton
Jacques Meyran Jacques Meyran ... M. Barbelot
François Joux François Joux ... Le marié
Gérard Oury ... Le client galant
Charles Camus Charles Camus ... Le patron du tabac
Émile Drain Émile Drain ... Le père du marié
Annette Poivre ... Juliette
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Storyline

Working class couple Antoine and Antoinette dream of a better life. In the midst of constantly fending off the unwanted attention of men, especially the grocer Monsieur Roland, Antoinette purchases a winning lottery ticket. But when Antoine loses their ticket out of poverty, their dreams seem like they'll remain just that. Written by Rialto Pictures

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Trivia

Debut of actress Brigitte Auber. See more »

Connections

Featured in My Journey Through French Cinema (2016) See more »

Soundtracks

Il était un Roi de Thulé
Music by Charles Gounod
Lyrics by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Performed by Huguette Faget
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A minor Proletarian classic.
29 March 2003 | by FilmCriticLalitRaoSee all my reviews

Jacques Becker was a successful chronicler of the post World War II generation who made remarkable films which dealt ironically with the problems of its protagonists.His creation,Antoine et Antoinette has remained a minor Proletarian classic.It has rightly been hailed by some critics as a light romantic comedy.The film boasts of a typically French psychological analysis.Becker has cast a fascinating look at the working class life by attempting social description in nuances.Antoine et Antoinette succeeded by incorporating all the essential themes with which a typical working class family could easily indentify itself.


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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

27 September 1947 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,147, 29 September 2013

Gross USA:

$9,704

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,704
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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