The President(1961)
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
Movie: The President
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Emile Beaufort
Philippe Chalamont
Melle Millerand
François, le chauffeur
Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
Huguette, la bonne
Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
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At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
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1961-03-01
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