Mr. Orchid (1946): Cast
Mr. Orchid is a 1946 war drama directed by René Clément, starring Howard Vernon as German Lieutenant Fleischer, Paul Frankeur and Maurice Chevit. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- René Clément
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Orchid About?
The premise of Mr. Orchid without spoilers.
A poignant character study set in Nazi‑occupied France, following the French patriot Noel—once a comedian—who secretly leads the resistance. To evade Gestapo detection he masks his clandestine radio equipment among the delicate orchids he cultivates, blending comedy, courage, and covert espionage.
Mr. Orchid Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- french resistance
- 1940s
- world war two in france
- year 1944
- year 1945
- maquis
- resistance movement
- resistance fighter
- france
- underground resistance
- underground movement
- greenhouse
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- orchid
- nickname as title
- angouleme france
- explosion
- german occupation of france
- traitor
- informant
- intelligence mole
- decipherment
- coded message
- playing piano
- double entendre
- telegraph
- morse code
- spy
- engagement party
- aerial bombing
- mini submarine
- military submarine
- bullet wound
- gestapo
- written by star
- 50 year old
- 50 year old man
- man
- title spoken by character
Mr. Orchid Cast & Characters
Howard Vernon leads the cast as German Lieutenant Fleischer, with Paul Frankeur as Simon, Édouard's second lieutenant and Maurice Chevit as Maquisard. Directed by René Clément; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director René Clément
- Howard Vernon as German Lieutenant Fleischer
- Paul Frankeur as Simon, Édouard's second lieutenant
- Maurice Chevit as Maquisard
- Jeanne Herviale as Marie
Also Starring in Mr. Orchid
· 21 more- Charles Lemontier Father Charles
- Marcel Delaître Charrat, resentful neighbor
- Robert Le Fort Mechanic (uncredited)
- Claire Olivier Madame Martin
- Jean Lara Pelletier
- Maurice Salabert Butcher
- Jo Dest German Colonel Müller (uncredited)
- Nadine Alari Monique Martin, daughter of Édouard
- Pierre Moncorbier
- Noël-Noël Édouard Martin
- José Artur Pierre Martin
- Roger Pierre
- Marcel Dieudonné Jourdan
- Henri San Juan
- Emile Remongin
- Alice Leitner
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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.
Mr. Orchid Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La vie d'une famille française durant l'occupation” and “安详的父亲”.
- Also known as
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- La vie d'une famille française durant l'occupation
- 安详的父亲
- Eroi senz'armi
- Otec Kliďas
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Mr. Orchid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Orchid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Orchid?
Mr. Orchid runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Mr. Orchid released?
Mr. Orchid was released on April 30, 1946.
Who directed Mr. Orchid?
Mr. Orchid was directed by René Clément.
More films by René Clément Who is in the cast of Mr. Orchid?
Mr. Orchid stars Howard Vernon as German Lieutenant Fleischer, Paul Frankeur as Simon, Édouard's second lieutenant and Maurice Chevit as Maquisard, among 25 credited actors.
Does Mr. Orchid have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Orchid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mr. Orchid in?
The original language of Mr. Orchid is French.
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