Stavisky...
Seen it?1974 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Miracle Worker, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent assist small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French politics. But when his great scam involving millions is exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- 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 impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Resnais
- Jean-Paul BelmondoSerge Alexandre Stavisky
- François PérierAlbert Borelli
- Anny DupereyArlette
- Michael LonsdaleDocteur Mézy
- Roberto BisaccoJuan Montalvo de Montalbon
- Claude RichInspecteur Bonny
- Charles BoyerLe baron Jean Raoul
- Pierre VernierMe Pierre Grammont
- Marcel CuvelierInspecteur Boussaud
- Van DoudeInspecteur principal Gardet