The Possessors
Seen it?1958 | 94 min | Drama
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
- 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 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- 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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denys de La Patellière
- Jean GabinNoël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
- Annie DucauxAdèle Schoudler, femme de Noël
- Jean DesaillyFrançois Schoudler, le fils
- Françoise ChristopheJacqueline Schoudler, la bru
- Patrick MillowJean-Noël Schoulder, le petit fils
- Aimé ClariondGérard, marquis de La Monnerie
- Jean MuratLe général Robert de La Monnerie
- Françoise DelbartIsabelle de la Monnerie
- Louis SeignerRaoul Leroy
- Jean WallPierre Leroy