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The Rules of the Game(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-07-09
75%
603 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
Overview:
A weekend at a marquis’ country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
Budget: $8,847,685.00
Revenue: $273,520.00
ProductionCompanies:
La Nouvelle Edition Francaise
Franco London Films
Movie: The Rules of the Game
Top 10 Billed Cast
Nora Gregor
Christine de la Cheyniest
Marcel Dalio
Robert de la Cheyniest
Jean Renoir
Octave
Paulette Dubost
Lisette, sa camériste
Roland Toutain
André Jurieux
Mila Parély
Geneviève de Marras
Julien Carette
Marceau, le braconnier
Gaston Modot
Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse
Anne Mayen
Jackie, nièce de Christine
Odette Talazac
Madame de la Plante
Video Trailer The Rules of the Game
Video: 2022 US Re-Release Trailer
2022 US Re-Release Trailer
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Jean Renoir Introduces The Rules of the Game
Observations on Film Art: THE RULES OF THE GAME
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2022 US Re-Release Trailer - Trailer
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Jean Renoir Introduces The Rules of the Game - Featurette
Observations on Film Art: THE RULES OF THE GAME - Featurette
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