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The Oldest Profession (1967): Cast

The Oldest Profession (1967) movie poster

The Oldest Profession is a 1967 comedy drama directed by Philippe de Broca and Jean-Luc Godard, starring Jeanne Moreau as Mimi Guillotine (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi"), Marcel Dalio and Jacques Marin. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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The Oldest Profession (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Oldest Profession About?

The premise of The Oldest Profession without spoilers.

A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.

The Oldest Profession Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • anthology film
  • omnibus film
  • portmanteau film
  • directed by several directors
  • collective filmmaking
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • 1890s
  • paris france
  • france
  • french
+38 more
  • europe
  • anachronism
  • police
  • gigolo
  • cavewoman
  • french revolution
  • guillotine
  • farce comedy
  • invention of makeup
  • compilation film
  • marquis
  • stripper
  • cave
  • cave painting
  • banker
  • beheading
  • commissar
  • seashell
  • vignette
  • love
  • alien
  • makeup
  • emperor
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • empress
  • falling in love
  • ambulance
  • caveman
  • intergalactic voyager
  • brothel
  • courtesan
  • gay nineties
  • prostitution
  • virtue
  • sex
  • prostitute
  • modesty
  • marriage
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Cast & crew

The Oldest Profession Cast & Characters

Jeanne Moreau leads the cast as Mimi Guillotine (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi"), with Marcel Dalio as Vladimir Leskov (segment "Aujourd'hui") and Jacques Marin as Policeman (segment "Aujourd'hui") (uncredited). Directed by Philippe de Broca and Jean-Luc Godard; 34 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Oldest Profession

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From the directors

More from Philippe de Broca and Jean-Luc Godard

More films directed by Philippe de Broca and Jean-Luc Godard, best-rated first: Le bossu, Sang titre, Viper in the Fist and King of Hearts (re-release).

Videos

The Oldest Profession Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Oldest Profession.

Michele Mercier in film "Le Plus Vieux Metier Du Monde"
Details

The Oldest Profession Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “L'amour à travers les âges” and “Love Through the Centuries”.

Also known as
  • L'amour à travers les âges
  • Love Through the Centuries
  • The Oldest Profession in the World
  • El amor a través del tiempo
  • Mademoiselle Mimi
  • Anticipation, ou l'amour en l'an 2000
  • Aujourd'hui
  • L'ère préhistorique
  • La belle époque
  • Nuits romaines
  • To pio palio epaggelma tou kosmou
  • Az Eshgh ta Havas
+16 more
  • Het oudste beroep van de Wereld
  • O Amor Através dos Tempos
  • Древнейшая профессия в мире
  • El amor a través de los siglos
  • Anticipation
  • Paris Today
  • Roman Nights
  • The Gay Nineties
  • The Prehistoric Era
  • El oficio más viejo del mundo
  • L'amore attraverso i secoli
  • Das älteste Gewerbe der Welt
  • 要爱的女人
  • 愛すべき女・女たち
  • O Amor Através dos Séculos
  • Maailman vanhin ammatti

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FAQ

The Oldest Profession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Oldest Profession?

The Oldest Profession runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Oldest Profession released?

The Oldest Profession was released on April 7, 1967.

Who directed The Oldest Profession?

The Oldest Profession was directed by Philippe de Broca and Jean-Luc Godard.

More films by Philippe de Broca

Who is in the cast of The Oldest Profession?

The Oldest Profession stars Jeanne Moreau as Mimi Guillotine (segment "Mademoiselle Mimi"), Marcel Dalio as Vladimir Leskov (segment "Aujourd'hui") and Jacques Marin as Policeman (segment "Aujourd'hui") (uncredited), among 34 credited actors.

Does The Oldest Profession have a post-credit scene?

No. The Oldest Profession has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Oldest Profession in?

The original language of The Oldest Profession is French.

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