People of No Importance (1956): Cast
People of No Importance is a 1956 drama directed by Henri Verneuil, starring Jean Gabin as Jean Viard, Charles Bouillaud and Yvette Etiévant. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Ardennes Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is People of No Importance About?
The premise of People of No Importance without spoilers.
At a roadside inn, long‑distance truck driver Jean Viard meets Clothilde, a young employee. Their friendship quickly turns into a passionate affair, even though Jean is married and old enough to be her father. After Jean loses his job and his wife learns of the betrayal, his world collapses, and Clothilde confronts an even harsher personal crisis.
People of No Importance Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- ambulance
- detour sign
- roadblock
- fog
- on the road
- road trip
- pregnant woman
- prostitute
- hotel maid
- hotel
- love
- truck driver
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- working conditions
- waitress
- affair
- abortion
- 1950s
- based on novel
People of No Importance Cast & Characters
Jean Gabin leads the cast as Jean Viard, with Charles Bouillaud as Le voisin de Viard and Yvette Etiévant as Solange Viard. Directed by Henri Verneuil; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henri Verneuil
- Jean Gabin as Jean Viard
- Charles Bouillaud as Le voisin de Viard
- Yvette Etiévant as Solange Viard
- Dany Carrel as Jacqueline Viard
Also Starring in People of No Importance
· 34 more- Marcelle Arnold la concierge des Viard
- Jacques Marin Armand - le routier qui fesse Clotilde
- Robert Dalban Gilbert
- Pierre Mondy Pierrot Berty
- Paul Frankeur Émile Barchandeau
- Gabriel Gobin l'homme de « La croix de Briac »
- Héléna Manson Germaine Constantin dite Mme Germaine
- Edmond Ardisson Le routier giflé
- Lila Kedrova Mme. Vacopoulos
- Françoise Arnoul Clotilde Brachet
- André Dalibert Un routier
- Gérard Darrieu Le routier au lapin
- Alain Bouvette Le routier assoupi
- Nane Germon Mme Cussac
- Henri Coutet
- Marcel Rouzé
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- Raoul Marco Le propriétaire du magasin de meubles
- Édouard Francomme
- Jean Daurand Un infirmier
- Émile Genevois
- Jack Ary Un routier
- Nina Myral Une employée chez Barchandeau
- Max Mégy Philippe
- Germaine Michel La voisine de Bordeaux
- Jimmy Perrys
- Pierre Fromont Brégier
- Robert Mercier
- Philippe Clair
- Marcel Roche
- Harold Kay L'officier américain
- Monique Delcour
- Annick Bertrand
- Charles Humbert
- Christian Loiseau
More from Henri Verneuil
More films directed by Henri Verneuil: A Thousand Billion Dollars, The Body of My Enemy, The Night Caller and The Serpent.
People of No Importance Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Appuntamento al Km. 424” and “Der Weg ins Verderben”.
- Also known as
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- Appuntamento al Km. 424
- Der Weg ins Verderben
- Незначительные люди
- Jelentéktelen emberek
- 车灯
- Människor utan betydelse
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People of No Importance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of People of No Importance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is People of No Importance?
People of No Importance runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was People of No Importance released?
People of No Importance was released on February 15, 1956.
Who directed People of No Importance?
People of No Importance was directed by Henri Verneuil.
More films by Henri Verneuil Who is in the cast of People of No Importance?
People of No Importance stars Jean Gabin as Jean Viard, Charles Bouillaud as Le voisin de Viard and Yvette Etiévant as Solange Viard, among 38 credited actors.
Does People of No Importance have a post-credit scene?
No. People of No Importance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is People of No Importance in?
The original language of People of No Importance is French.
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