L'Argent (1984): Cast, Ratings & Plot
L'Argent is a 1984 crime drama directed by Robert Bresson, starring Sylvie Van den Elsen, Christian Patey and Michel Briguet. It is partly based on The Forged Coupon by Leo Tolstoy and Hugh Aplin. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 95 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cinecom Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is L'Argent About?
The premise of L'Argent without spoilers, adapted from The Forged Coupon by Leo Tolstoy and Hugh Aplin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fuel delivery man, Yvon Targe, makes a simple error when he unknowingly accepts counterfeit money. This seemingly minor incident triggers a series of unfortunate events, leading to job loss and financial ruin. Driven to desperation, Yvon is drawn into the criminal underworld as he struggles to cope with the consequences. The film powerfully explores the devastating impact of chance and circumstance on an ordinary man’s life.
L'Argent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nihilism
- misanthropy
- counterfeiting
- loss of daughter
- attempted suicide
- valium
- female nudity
- pessimism
- despair
- hopelessness
- cynicism
- hatred
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- inhumanity
- murder of an old woman
- tragic event
- woman in a bed
- paris france
- counterfeit money
- fake money
- forged note
- bank note
- bar
- paris metro
- subway station
- atm machine
- loss of child
- playing piano
- 1980s
- wrongful accusation
- minimalism
- note
- murder
- solitary confinement
- robbery
- delivery man
- camera
- bank robbery
- money
- pushing
- table
- unreliable employee
- murdered in a bed
- pretending to take medicine
- wristwatch
- working class
- wine
- whiskey bottle
- wheelchair
- wheelbarrow
- wealth
L'Argent Cast
Sylvie Van den Elsen leads the cast, with Christian Patey and Michel Briguet. Directed by Robert Bresson.
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Director Robert Bresson
More from Robert Bresson
More films directed by Robert Bresson, best-rated first: Au hasard Balthazar, Lancelot of the Lake, The Devil, Probably (1977) and A Man Escaped (1956).
L'Argent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave L'Argent 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 95 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 95 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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L'Argent Plot Summary
What happens in L'Argent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Norbert is a young man who goes into his father’s study to claim his monthly allowance and, stubbornly, asks for more by insisting on a debt owed to a schoolmate. His father grants a bit of money, but the request spirals as Norbert presses for extra help. A failed pawn attempt on his own watch leads him to a friend who instead hands over a forged 500-franc note. The episode sets off a chain of deceit.
Full summary
The whole story of L'Argent, scene by scene
L'Argent Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know L'Argent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which character initiates the chain of counterfeit transactions by demanding extra money from his father?
Cars in L'Argent
59 cars on screen, including the Honda PA 50 Camino and the 1973 Peugeot 504.
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Honda PA 50 Camino Important role -
1973 Peugeot 504 Important role -
Berliet unknown Minor role -
1974 Citroën C35 Minor role
L'Argent Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “金钱” and “Money”.
- Also known as
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- 金钱
- Money
- Robert Bresson s money
- Blodpenger
- Raha
- El dinero
- 钱
- Das Geld
- ラルジャン
- A pénz
- Peníze
- O Dinheiro
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- Пари
- 돈
- Деньги
- Tiền
- Pieniądz
- Para
- Blodspengar
- Banii
- Novac
- Peniaze
- Denar
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L'Argent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of L'Argent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is L'Argent?
L'Argent runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was L'Argent released?
L'Argent was released on March 23, 1984.
Who directed L'Argent?
L'Argent was directed by Robert Bresson.
More films by Robert Bresson Who is in the cast of L'Argent?
L'Argent stars Sylvie Van den Elsen, Christian Patey and Michel Briguet.
How is L'Argent rated?
L'Argent has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 95 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is L'Argent based on a book?
Yes. L'Argent is partly adapted from The Forged Coupon by Leo Tolstoy and Hugh Aplin.
Does L'Argent have a post-credit scene?
No. L'Argent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is L'Argent in?
The original language of L'Argent is French.
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