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Monsieur Hire

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
6.6K
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POPULARITY
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Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, and Luc Thuillier in Monsieur Hire (1989)
CrimeDramaRomance
A recluse is accused of murdering a young woman simply because his neighbors think he is strange.A recluse is accused of murdering a young woman simply because his neighbors think he is strange.A recluse is accused of murdering a young woman simply because his neighbors think he is strange.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
6.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
25,099
2,359
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    • Director
      • Patrice Leconte
    • Writers
      • Georges Simenon(novel "Les fiançailles de M. Hire")
      • Patrice Leconte(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
      • Patrick Dewolf(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Michel Blanc
      • Sandrine Bonnaire
      • Luc Thuillier
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Patrice Leconte
    • Writers
      • Georges Simenon(novel "Les fiançailles de M. Hire")
      • Patrice Leconte(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
      • Patrick Dewolf(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Michel Blanc
      • Sandrine Bonnaire
      • Luc Thuillier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations

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    Sandrine Bonnaire in Monsieur Hire (1989)
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    Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc
    • Monsieur Hire
    Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire
    • Alice
    Luc Thuillier
    • Emile
    André Wilms
    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
    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
    Francis Baudet
    • Le locataire sur le palier
    • Director
      • Patrice Leconte
    • Writers
      • Georges Simenon(novel "Les fiançailles de M. Hire")
      • Patrice Leconte(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
      • Patrick Dewolf(scenario, adaptation and dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film is included on Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" list.
    • Goofs
      In the opening shot of the film, you can plainly see the stomach of the 'corpse' moving up and down.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Q & A/Spaced Invaders/The Guardian/Monsieur Hire (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Quatuor en Sol Mineur Op. 25 de Brahms
      Music by Johannes Brahms (as Brahms)

      Performed by Alexander Balanescu, Kate Musker, Tony Hinnigan, Michael Nyman

      Edtions Musicales HACHETTE PREMIERE ET COMPAGNIE - KELLY MUSIC

      Copyright © 1989

    User reviews45

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    Top review
    7/10
    Another Winner For Leconte
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Die Verlobung des Monsieur Hire
    • Filming locations
      • Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Brussels, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Cinéa
      • Hachette Première
      • FR3 Films Production
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,417,030
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,980
      • Apr 22, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,417,030
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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