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The Benefactor (1942 film)

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The Benefactor
Directed byHenri Decoin
Written by
Starring
CinematographyJules Kruger
Edited byJean Feyte
Music byGeorges Van Parys
Production
company
Regina Film
Distributed byRegina Distribution
Release date
  • 11 December 1942 (1942-12-11)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

The Benefactor (French: Le bienfaiteur) is a 1942 French crime film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Raimu, Suzy Prim and Pierre Larquey.[1] It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Serge Piménoff.

Synopsis

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This film portrays a man who leads a double life. In his home town in the provinces he is a respected citizen, but in Paris he is an underworld gang leader.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Hayward p.240

Bibliography

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  • Hayward, Susan. Simone Signoret: The Star as Cultural Sign. A&C Black, 2004.
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