The Benefactor (1942 film)

The Benefactor (French: Le bienfaiteur) is a 1942 French crime film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Raimu, Suzy Prim and Pierre Larquey.[1] It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Serge Piménoff.

The Benefactor
Directed byHenri Decoin
Written by
Starring
CinematographyJules Kruger
Edited byJean Feyte
Music byGeorges Van Parys
Production
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Regina Film
Distributed byRegina Distribution
Release date
  • 11 December 1942 (1942-12-11)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

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This film portrays a man who leads a double life. In his home town in the provinces he is a respected citizen, but in Paris he is an underworld gang leader.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Hayward p.240

Bibliography

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  • Hayward, Susan. Simone Signoret: The Star as Cultural Sign. A&C Black, 2004.
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