The First Man (2011): Cast
The First Man is a 2011 drama directed by Gianni Amelio, starring Jacques Gamblin as Jacques Cormery, Nino Jouglet and Denis Podalydès. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Laïth Média
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The First Man About?
The premise of The First Man without spoilers.
Based on an unfinished novel by Albert Camus, the story follows Jacques Comery as he returns to Algeria in 1957, a country still divided between those who wish to remain part of France and those fighting for independence. As civil tensions flare, Jacques is flooded with childhood memories—his mother’s affection, his stern grandmother’s guidance, and the bond with a young Arab boy—forcing him to confront both his personal past and the nation’s turbulent future.
The First Man Cast & Characters
Jacques Gamblin leads the cast as Jacques Cormery, with Nino Jouglet as Jacques as a child and Denis Podalydès as Professor Bernard. Directed by Gianni Amelio; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gianni Amelio
- Jacques Gamblin as Jacques Cormery
- Nino Jouglet as Jacques as a child
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Denis Podalydès as Professor Bernard -
Maya Sansa as Catherine Cormery (1924)
Also Starring in The First Man
· 35 more- Nicolas Giraud Uncle Étienne (1924)
- Jean-François Stévenin Farmer
- Jean-Paul Bonnaire Uncle Étienne (1957)
- Michel Crémadès Graveyard keeper
- Régis Romele Butcher
- Franck Mercadal Speaker
- Franck Beckmann Settler
- Catherine Sola Catherine Cormery (1957)
- Maurice Antoni Examining teacher
- Christophe Dimitri Réveille Antoine
- Jérôme Le Paulmier Mill owner
- Sacha Petronijevic Civil servant
- Nicolas Lublin Journalist
- Alexandre Michel Student
- Alexandre Delamadeleine Henri Cormery
- Ulla Baugué Grandma
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- Abdelkarim Benhabouccha Hamoud
- Hachemi Abdelmalek Aziz
- Djamel Hadj Saïd Hamoud as a child
- Mickaël Batret Student at the wheel (as Michael Batret)
- Jean Benoit Souilh Student
- Florent Chesne Student at the balcony
- Benoit Bertran de Balanda Student
- Barthélémy Gilet Jacques' classmate
- Jean-Bastien Perichon Jacques' classmate
- Nathan Blanchedan Jacques's classmate
- Mohammed Boubker Dogcatcher
- Mohammed Boubker Jr. Dogcatcher's son
- Adij Benguettat Mill owner's assistant
- Celia Ouled Mohand Child at the tipography
- Roumayca Abbou Child on the stairs
- Ygal Egry French officer
- Mohammed Zahir Taifour Hamoud's brother
- Hanaë Bardiaux Girl in the bar
- Oualahi Messouda Aziz's mother
More from Gianni Amelio
More films directed by Gianni Amelio, best-rated first: The Keys to the House, Così ridevano, Intrepido: A Lonely Hero and Lord of the Ants.
The First Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The First Man.
The First Man Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “最初の人間” and “Il primo uomo”.
- Also known as
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- 最初の人間
- Il primo uomo
- O Primeiro Homem
- Първият човек
- 第一个人
- Первый человек
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The First Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The First Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The First Man?
The First Man runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The First Man released?
The First Man was released on September 9, 2011.
Who directed The First Man?
The First Man was directed by Gianni Amelio.
More films by Gianni Amelio Who is in the cast of The First Man?
The First Man stars Jacques Gamblin as Jacques Cormery, Nino Jouglet as Jacques as a child and Denis Podalydès as Professor Bernard, among 39 credited actors.
Does The First Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The First Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The First Man in?
The original language of The First Man is French.
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