Monsieur Ripois

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Languages: English, French

Year: 1954

Vote: 6.125

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

Monsieur Ripois

The showmakers

René Clément
Gérard Philipe
Valerie Hobson
Joan Greenwood
Margaret Johnston

Overview

While his wife, Catherine, is finalizing their divorce, serial philanderer Andre invites his latest conquest, Catherine’s best friend, Patricia, over for dinner. Over the course of the evening, Andre shares his entire romantic history since first coming to London as a young man, including his liaisons with his former boss, a marriage-minded young girl and a kindhearted Frenchwoman.

Indie vibes check

A British-French co-production with a unique artistic approach, leaning towards independent filmmaking.

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