Monsieur Vincent
Seen it?1947 | 111 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Shelve it next to Belfast.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
The life of Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century author and priest who founded two religious orders.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maurice Cloche
- Pierre FresnayVincent de Paul
- Pierre DuxLe chancelier Séguier
- Michel BouquetLe tuberculeux
- Jean CarmetL'abbé Pontail
- Aimé ClariondLe cardinal de Richelieu
- Jean DebucourtPhilippe-Emmanuel de Gondi, comte de Joigny
- Lise DelamareFrançoise Marguerite de Silly, comtesse de Joigny
- Germaine DermozLa reine Anne d'Autriche
- Gabrielle DorziatLa présidente Groussault
- Yvonne GaudeauLouise de Marillac