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A Monkey in Winter (1962)

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Drama Comedy

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

Release Date: 1962, July 29
Directors: Henri Verneuil
Countries: France
Production: Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Cité Films, Cité Films, Cité Films
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Gabriel Gobin, Suzanne Flon, Jean Gabin, Geneviève Fontanel, Lucien Raimbourg, Hella Petri, Hans Verner, Anne-Marie Coffinet, Hélène Dieudonné, Paul Frankeur, Noël Roquevert

Overview:

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

Keywords:

alcoholic fireworks post world war ii midlife crisis normandy, france drinking nazi occupation wine drinking drunkenness coastal town estranged friend binge drinking drunk men reformed bad man troublemaking falling off the wagon