Le Beau Serge
Seen it?1959 | 98 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
After long absence, a man returns to his hometown only to find his best friend has become an alcoholic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Gérard BlainSerge
- Jean-Claude BrialyFrançois
- Michèle MéritzYvonne
- Bernadette LafontMarie
- Edmond BeauchampGlomaud
- Claude CervalPriester
- André DinoArzt Michel
- Jeanne PérezMadame Chaunier
- Michel CreuzeDer Bäcker
- Philippe de BrocaJacques Rivette de la Chasuble