Monsieur Ripois (1954): Cast
Monsieur Ripois is a 1954 comedy drama directed by René Clément, starring Valerie Hobson as Catherine Ripois, Gérard Philipe and Natasha Parry. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- René Clément
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Monsieur Ripois About?
The premise of Monsieur Ripois without spoilers.
As his wife Catherine finalizes their divorce, serial philanderer André invites his newest conquest—Catherine’s best friend Patricia—to dinner. Throughout the evening he recounts his romantic exploits since arriving in London as a young man, detailing affairs with his former boss, a marriage‑oriented young woman, and a compassionate Frenchwoman.
Monsieur Ripois Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deception
- womanizer
- philanderer
- wallpaper
- wallpapering a wall
- film crew on screen
- late rent
- homelessness
- fired from a job
- workplace romance
- picking up a girl
- boarding house
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- adulterous husband
- betrayal
- falling from a balcony
- french
- character name as title
- two word title
- wedding
- money
- marriage
- bus
- best friend
- voice over narration
- teacher student relationship
- husband wife relationship
- unemployment
- typist
- typewriter
- thief
- supervisor
- storytelling
- seduction
- rake
- pudding
- pub
- prostitute
- poverty
- personality
- office worker
- losing a job
- london england
- landlady
- kept man
- infidelity
- gigolo
- food
- flirting
- flashback
- female boss
Monsieur Ripois Cast & Characters
Valerie Hobson leads the cast as Catherine Ripois, with Gérard Philipe as André Ripois and Natasha Parry as Patricia. Directed by René Clément; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director René Clément
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Valerie Hobson as Catherine Ripois - Gérard Philipe as André Ripois
- Natasha Parry as Patricia
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Diana Decker as Diana
Also Starring in Monsieur Ripois
· 16 more- Eric Pohlmann Boarding House Proprietor
- Martin Benson Art
- Bill Shine Pub Barman
- Mona Washbourne Landlady
- Arthur Howard Priest
- Harry Towb Stewart
- Joan Greenwood Norah
- Eileen Way Miss Wilson
- Percy Marmont Catherine's Father
- Margaret Johnston Anne
- Germaine Montero Marcelle
- Gerald Campion
- Judith Nelmes Marcelle
- Mae Bacon Mrs. Rose
- Beryl Cooke Typist
- Margot Field Doris Braddock
More from René Clément
More films directed by René Clément, best-rated first: Beauty and the Beast, The Baby Sitter, And Hope to Die and Rider on the Rain.
Cars in Monsieur Ripois
31 cars on screen, including the 1953 Austin FX3 Taxi and the Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
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1953 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
Rolls-Royce Phantom III Minor role -
1948 AEC Mammoth Major 8 MkIII Background role -
AEC Regent III Background role
Monsieur Ripois Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Knave of Hearts, ბატონო რიპუა” and “相逢”.
- Also known as
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- Knave of Hearts, ბატონო რიპუა
- 相逢
- Liebling der Frauen
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Monsieur Ripois FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Monsieur Ripois, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monsieur Ripois?
Monsieur Ripois runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Monsieur Ripois released?
Monsieur Ripois was released on September 30, 1954.
Who directed Monsieur Ripois?
Monsieur Ripois was directed by René Clément.
More films by René Clément Who is in the cast of Monsieur Ripois?
Monsieur Ripois stars Valerie Hobson as Catherine Ripois, Gérard Philipe as André Ripois and Natasha Parry as Patricia, among 20 credited actors.
Does Monsieur Ripois have a post-credit scene?
No. Monsieur Ripois has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Monsieur Ripois in?
The original language of Monsieur Ripois is French.
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