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L’Argent (1928): Cast

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L’Argent is a 1928 drama directed by Marcel L’Herbier, starring Henry Victor as Jacques Hamelin, Alfred Abel and Brigitte Helm. It is based on Money by Émile Zola and Valerie Minogue. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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L’Argent (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Genre
Drama
After the credits
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The story

What Is L’Argent About?

The premise of L’Argent without spoilers, adapted from Money by Émile Zola and Valerie Minogue.

Adapted from the novel L’Argent by Émile Zola, the film portrays the world of banking and the stock market in Paris in the 1920s.

L’Argent Themes & Keywords

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  • title same as book
  • 1920s
  • paris france
  • french literature on screen
  • wall map
  • banker
  • aviator
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  • airplane pilot
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  • french guiana
  • bank
  • early aviation
  • daring plan
  • fake news
  • stock speculation
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  • gun
  • hoax
  • tropical disease
  • oil industry
  • subjective camera
  • expensive gift
  • sexual harassment
  • forced kiss
  • murder attempt
  • impaired vision
  • loss of sight
  • prison
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  • stock exchange
  • private party
  • bourgeoisie
  • stock trading
  • telephone
  • telegraph
  • transatlantic flight
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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

L’Argent Cast & Characters

Henry Victor leads the cast as Jacques Hamelin, with Alfred Abel as Alphonse Gunderman and Brigitte Helm as Baronin Sandorf. Directed by Marcel L’Herbier; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Marcel L’Herbier

More films directed by Marcel L’Herbier: The Last Days of Pompeii, The Honorable Catherine, Rasputin and Forfaiture.

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Details

L’Argent Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Money” and “Els diners”.

Also known as
  • Money
  • Els diners
  • Pengar
  • 金钱
  • 돈
  • Гроші
  • Das Geld
  • El dinero
  • O Dinheiro

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FAQ

L’Argent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of L’Argent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is L’Argent?

L’Argent runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was L’Argent released?

L’Argent was released on December 25, 1928.

Who directed L’Argent?

L’Argent was directed by Marcel L’Herbier.

More films by Marcel L’Herbier

Who is in the cast of L’Argent?

L’Argent stars Henry Victor as Jacques Hamelin, Alfred Abel as Alphonse Gunderman and Brigitte Helm as Baronin Sandorf, among 16 credited actors.

Is L’Argent based on a book?

Yes. L’Argent is adapted from Money by Émile Zola and Valerie Minogue.

Does L’Argent have a post-credit scene?

No. L’Argent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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