The Grand Manoeuvre (1955): Cast
The Grand Manoeuvre is a 1955 romantic comedy directed by René Clair, starring Michel Piccoli as Officer (uncredited), Michèle Morgan and Pierre Dux. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- René Clair
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Filmsonor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Grand Manoeuvre About?
The premise of The Grand Manoeuvre without spoilers.
Armand, a cocky womanizer, boasts that he can seduce any woman and stakes a daring wager on his ability. When he meets a striking Parisian divorcee—elegant, self‑possessed and unlike any of his usual flings—he discovers a challenge that forces him to confront his own shallow motives.
The Grand Manoeuvre Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- pre world war one
- cavalry
- cavalryman
- france
- army lieutenant
- army colonel
- female singer
- bet
- tombola
- glove
- divorced woman
- provincial town
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- orderly
- hat designer
- jealousy
- duel
- gossip
- bourgeoisie
- prefect
- dancing couple
- word of mouth
- military uniform
- uniform
- french military
- womanizer
- wager
- unrequited love
- truth
- shop
- seduction
- officer
- milliner
- french soldier
- flirting
- disillusionment
- courtship
- 1910s
- satire
- satire comedy
- woman
- town
The Grand Manoeuvre Cast & Characters
Michel Piccoli leads the cast as Officer (uncredited), with Michèle Morgan as Marie-Louise Rivière and Pierre Dux as Colonel. Directed by René Clair; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director René Clair
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Michel Piccoli as Officer (uncredited) -
Michèle Morgan as Marie-Louise Rivière -
Pierre Dux as Colonel - Daniel Ceccaldi as Officer (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Grand Manoeuvre
· 52 more- Claude Rich Claude, Alice's fiancé
- Brigitte Bardot Lucie
- Paul Faivre Boss of the pension (uncredited)
- Jacques François Rodolphe Chartier
- Yves Robert Felix Leroy, lieutenant of the Dragoons
- Gabrielle Fontan Melanie, Duverger's servant
- Robert Le Béal Officer (uncredited)
- Judith Magre Ciboulette
- Madeleine Barbulée Lady in the yellow hat
- Georges Bever Postman (uncredited)
- Magali Noël Thérèse, singer
- Jean Desailly Victor Duverger
- Pierre Palau Arthur, wedding guest
- Paul Préboist
- Bernard Dhéran Officer (uncredited)
- Roger Vincent Guest (uncredited)
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- Gérard Philipe Lieutenant Armand de la Verne
- Jacques Jouanneau Felix's orderly
- Jacques Morel Mr. Monnet, Gisèle's husband
- Olivier Hussenot Prefect
- Raymond Cordy Photographer, Lucie's father
- Jean Degrave Officer (uncredited)
- Simone Valère Gisèle Monnet
- Dany Carrel Rose-Mousse, beginner prostitute
- Jacqueline Maillan Jeanne Duverger, sister of Victor
- Jacques Fabbri Armand's orderly
- Lise Delamare Juliette Duverger
- Arlette Thomas Amélie
- Hélène Duc Prefect (uncredited)
- Robert Balpo Coffee boy (uncredited)
- France Asselin Sophie (uncredited)
- Clément Thierry Colonel's ordinance (uncredited)
- Colette Castel Yvonne (uncredited)
- Jacqueline Marbaux Madame Mathilde (uncredited)
- Jean-Pierre Maurin Little pastry chef (uncredited)
- Pierre Roussel Officer (uncredited)
- Anne-Marie Mersen Little maid of the officers' circle (uncredited)
- Eugène Stuber
- Robert Thomas
- Viviane Gosset Colonel’s wife
- Daniel Sorano Master of arms
- Michèle Grellier
- Georges Carrère Officer (uncredited)
- Claude Magnier Officer (uncredited)
- Georges Galley Officer (uncredited)
- Catherine Anouilh Alice Gervais
- Charles Debert Beggar (uncredited)
- Jean Bayle Civilian (uncredited)
- Guy Cosson Civilian (uncredited)
- Gilles Gaillon Officer (uncredited)
- Pierre Langlet Officer (uncredited)
- Madeleine Ganne
More from René Clair
More films directed by René Clair: The Lace Wars, All the Gold in the World, The Gates of Paris and Beauties of the Night.
The Grand Manoeuvre Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Les grandes manoeuvres” and “The Grand Maneuver”.
- Also known as
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- Les grandes manoeuvres
- The Grand Maneuver
- Большие маневры
- Summer Manoeuvres
- Le grandi manovre
- Grandi manovre
- Большие манёвры
- Las maniobras del amor
- A nagy hadgyakorlat
- As Grandes Manobras
- Das große Manöver
- Wielkie manewry
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- Velké manévry
- Големите маневри, დიდი მანევრები
- 大演习
- Les maniobres de l’amor
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The Grand Manoeuvre FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Grand Manoeuvre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Grand Manoeuvre released?
The Grand Manoeuvre was released on August 1, 1955.
Who directed The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre was directed by René Clair.
More films by René Clair Who is in the cast of The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre stars Michel Piccoli as Officer (uncredited), Michèle Morgan as Marie-Louise Rivière and Pierre Dux as Colonel, among 56 credited actors.
Does The Grand Manoeuvre have a post-credit scene?
No. The Grand Manoeuvre has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Grand Manoeuvre in?
The original language of The Grand Manoeuvre is French.
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