Picpus (1943): Cast
Picpus is a 1943 crime drama directed by Richard Pottier, starring Albert Préjean as Maigret, Jean Dasté and Noël Roquevert. It is based on Signed, Picpus by Georges Simenon. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Richard Pottier
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Continental Films
- Based on
- Signed, Picpus by Georges Simenon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Picpus About?
The premise of Picpus without spoilers, adapted from Signed, Picpus by Georges Simenon.
Picpus is a street and a subway stop where a number of murders have been committed. Maigret tries to find the killer.
Picpus Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
Picpus Cast & Characters
Albert Préjean leads the cast as Maigret, with Jean Dasté as Le clerc (uncredited) and Noël Roquevert as Louis Dubief. Directed by Richard Pottier; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Pottier
- Albert Préjean as Maigret
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Jean Dasté as Le clerc (uncredited) - Noël Roquevert as Louis Dubief
- Jean Tissier as Mascouvin
Also Starring in Picpus
· 30 more- Gabrielle Fontan La soeur de Le Cloaguen
- Héléna Manson Marie, la bonne (uncredited)
- Henri Vilbert Amadieu
- Colette Régis Madame Le Cloaguen
- Pierre Palau Le docteur Pierre
- Antoine Balpêtré Le grand patron
- Édouard Delmont Le Cloaguen
- Frédéric Mariotti Le garçon du buffet (uncredited)
- André Gabriello Lucas
- Maurice Marceau Un inspecteur (uncredited)
- Édouard Francomme
- Jean Daurand Le coursier (uncredited)
- Maximilienne Madame Bertaud (uncredited)
- Marcel Duhamel Le peintre (uncredited)
- Jacques Denoël Jacques (uncredited)
- Jean-Marie Boyer Le petit employé (uncredited)
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- Juliette Faber Berthe
- Janine Viénot La concierge de Jeanne Dumont (uncredited)
- Pierre Ferval
- Marguerite Ducouret Madame Cognet (uncredited)
- André Varennes Bouffartigues (uncredited)
- Guillaume de Sax Maître Laignan
- Marcelle Rexiane La patronne de l'hôtel (uncredited)
- Huguette Vivier Eliane (uncredited)
- Henri Charrett
- Georges Gosset
- France Delahalle
- Albert Brouett
- Raymond Dardelin
- Fabienne Fortaire
More from Richard Pottier
More films directed by Richard Pottier: Romulus and the Sabines, David and Goliath, The Singer from Mexico and Imperial Violets.
Cars in Picpus
2 cars on screen: the 1933 Renault Taxi G7 and the 1934 Citroën 10 NH Torpédo.
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1933 Renault Taxi G7 Important role -
1934 Citroën 10 NH Torpédo Minor role
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Picpus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Picpus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Picpus?
Picpus runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Picpus released?
Picpus was released on February 12, 1943.
Who directed Picpus?
Picpus was directed by Richard Pottier.
More films by Richard Pottier Who is in the cast of Picpus?
Picpus stars Albert Préjean as Maigret, Jean Dasté as Le clerc (uncredited) and Noël Roquevert as Louis Dubief, among 34 credited actors.
Is Picpus based on a book?
Yes. Picpus is adapted from Signed, Picpus by Georges Simenon.
Does Picpus have a post-credit scene?
No. Picpus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Picpus in?
The original language of Picpus is French.
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