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The Diary of an Innocent Boy (1968): Cast

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The Diary of an Innocent Boy is a 1968 romantic comedy directed by Michel Deville, starring Pierre Clémenti as Benjamin, Michèle Morgan and Michel Piccoli. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Diary of an Innocent Boy (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Michel Deville
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Diary of an Innocent Boy About?

The premise of The Diary of an Innocent Boy without spoilers.

Set in 18th‑century France, 17‑year‑old orphan Benjamin finds refuge with his wealthy aunt, the Countess de Valandry. Within her opulent household he becomes the object of desire for a parade of women—flirtatious maidservants and neighboring countesses—each eager to be his “first” lover.

The Diary of an Innocent Boy Themes & Keywords

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  • cleavage
  • 1750s
  • woman riding a horse
  • man riding a horse
  • loss of virginity
  • jealous woman
  • virgin boy
  • fireworks
  • nipple slip
  • 18th century
  • big breasts
  • sexy woman
+38 more
  • close up of breasts
  • nude woman
  • peeping tom
  • liar
  • blonde
  • pretty girl
  • seductive woman
  • downblouse
  • france
  • fire
  • libertine
  • first person narration
  • kiss becomes bite
  • reference to moliere's don juan the play
  • voice over diary
  • garden party
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • rowboat
  • breaking a glass with one's hand
  • gossip
  • sexual desire
  • begins with narration
  • diary
  • biting lip while kissing
  • opening scene repeated later in film
  • infidelity
  • horseback riding
  • sex education
  • barn on fire
  • broken heart
  • countess
  • maid
  • french sex comedy
  • sex
  • art of seduction
  • tutor
  • coming of age
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

The Diary of an Innocent Boy Cast & Characters

Pierre Clémenti leads the cast as Benjamin, with Michèle Morgan as Comtesse Gabrielle de Valandry and Michel Piccoli as Count Philippe. Directed by Michel Deville; 29 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Diary of an Innocent Boy

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From the director

More from Michel Deville

More films directed by Michel Deville, best-rated first: Almost Peaceful, The Art of Breaking Up, Sachs’ Disease and Life’s Little Treasures.

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The Diary of an Innocent Boy Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Benjamin” and “Benjamin ou les Mémoires d'un puceau”.

Also known as
  • Benjamin
  • Benjamin ou les Mémoires d'un puceau
  • Benjamin, the Diary of a Virgin Boy
  • 初试云雨情
  • Benjamin – Aus dem Tagebuch einer männlichen Jungfrau
  • Бенжамен, или Дневник девственника
  • Benjamin, czyli pamiętnik cnotliwego młodzieńca
  • Benjamin, diari d’un jove innocent
  • Benjamin, o Despertar de um Jovem Inocente
  • 童男日记

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The Diary of an Innocent Boy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Diary of an Innocent Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Diary of an Innocent Boy?

The Diary of an Innocent Boy runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Diary of an Innocent Boy released?

The Diary of an Innocent Boy was released on January 12, 1968.

Who directed The Diary of an Innocent Boy?

The Diary of an Innocent Boy was directed by Michel Deville.

More films by Michel Deville

Who is in the cast of The Diary of an Innocent Boy?

The Diary of an Innocent Boy stars Pierre Clémenti as Benjamin, Michèle Morgan as Comtesse Gabrielle de Valandry and Michel Piccoli as Count Philippe, among 29 credited actors.

Does The Diary of an Innocent Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Diary of an Innocent Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Diary of an Innocent Boy in?

The original language of The Diary of an Innocent Boy is French.

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