Extenuating Circumstances (French: Circonstances atténuantes) is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Michel Simon, Suzanne Dantès and Arletty.[1] It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier.
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| Directed by | Jean Boyer |
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| Produced by | Jean Martinetti |
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| Cinematography | Victor Arménise |
| Edited by | Maurice Serein |
| Music by | Georges Van Parys |
Production company | Société Française de Production |
| Distributed by | Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Synopsis
A retired judge known for his harsh views on law and order, leaves for a seaside holiday with his wife. However just outside Paris their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night in a hotel which is a notorious haunt for criminals.
Cast
- Michel Simon as M. Gaetan Le Sentencier, 'La Sentence'
- Suzanne Dantès as Mme Nathalie Le Sentencier
- Dorville as Jules Le Bouic
- Arletty as Marie Qu'a-d'ça
- François Simon as La poupée
- Andrex as Môme de Dieu
- Robert Arnoux as Gabriel, the chauffeur
- Jeanine Roger as Gabriel's Girlfriend
- Robert Ozanne as Cinq de Canne
- Georges Lannes as Coup de Châsse
- Liliane Lesaffre as Lontine Le Bouic
- Mila Parély as La Panthère
- Émile Saint-Ober as Coco
References
Bibliography
- Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. The A to Z of French Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
