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The Mysteries of Paris (1962): Cast

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The Mysteries of Paris is a 1962 historical drama directed by André Hunebelle, starring Jean Marais as Rodolphe de Sombreuil, Paulette Dubost and Robert Dalban. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Mysteries of Paris (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
André Hunebelle
Genres
Drama , History , Adventure , Action
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mysteries of Paris About?

The premise of The Mysteries of Paris without spoilers.

When the aristocratic Marquis Rodolphe de Sombrueil unintentionally strikes a laborer with his carriage, he becomes involved with the man's widow, who has been falsely charged with robbery. Determined to clear her name, the Marquis assists her in the desperate search for her missing daughter, hoping to bring justice and reunite the family.

The Mysteries of Paris Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • 19th century
  • title same as book
  • 1840s
  • class differences
  • hit by a horse and carriage
  • horse and carriage
  • ballroom dancing
  • accidental death
  • misery
  • purse
  • deathbed oath
  • pretending to be poor
+26 more
  • working class
  • poverty
  • woman singing
  • barroom brawl
  • fistfight
  • hoodlum
  • ambitious woman
  • reference to the battle of waterloo
  • reference to saint vincent de paul
  • reference to the french revolution
  • nobleman
  • aristocrat
  • stabbed in the back
  • safecracking
  • arson
  • house on fire
  • rescued from a fire
  • assassination attempt
  • collapsing tunnel
  • water mill
  • paris france
  • murder
  • kidnapping
  • death of father
  • death of mother
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Mysteries of Paris Cast & Characters

Jean Marais leads the cast as Rodolphe de Sombreuil, with Paulette Dubost as Mme Pipelet and Robert Dalban as Le patron de l'auberge des Ravageurs. Directed by André Hunebelle; 54 actors are credited in all.

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More from André Hunebelle

More films directed by André Hunebelle: The Four Charlots Musketeers 2, The Four Charlots Musketeers, Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard and Fantomas Unleashed.

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The Mysteries of Paris FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mysteries of Paris, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mysteries of Paris?

The Mysteries of Paris runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Mysteries of Paris released?

The Mysteries of Paris was released on October 4, 1962.

Who directed The Mysteries of Paris?

The Mysteries of Paris was directed by André Hunebelle.

More films by André Hunebelle

Who is in the cast of The Mysteries of Paris?

The Mysteries of Paris stars Jean Marais as Rodolphe de Sombreuil, Paulette Dubost as Mme Pipelet and Robert Dalban as Le patron de l'auberge des Ravageurs, among 54 credited actors.

Does The Mysteries of Paris have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mysteries of Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mysteries of Paris in?

The original language of The Mysteries of Paris is French.

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