Monsieur Albert
Directed by Jacques Renard
Plot
In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.
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Cast
Philippe Noiret
Albert
Dominique Labourier
Viviane
Patrick Chesnais
François
Suzanne Flon
Man-Louise
Fabrice Plucienneck
Justin
Catherine Lachens
Roseline
Françoise Lugagne
Peggy
Monique Chaumette
Honorine
Liliane Rovère
Madeleine
Emmanuelle Stochl
Francette
Maurice Jacquemont
Mr. Masure
Dominique Marcas
Mrs Masure
Sigmund Graa
Armand
Jacques Renard
Yves