Movie: Bel Ami

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Danet
Jean Danet

Georges Duroy aka 'Bel Ami'

Anne Vernon
Anne Vernon

Clothilde de Marelle

Renée Faure
Renée Faure

Madeleine Forestier

René Lefèvre
René Lefèvre

The Banker Walter

Christl Mardayn
Christl Mardayn

Virginie Walter

Marianne Schönauer
Marianne Schönauer

Madeleine Forestier

Maria Emo
Maria Emo

Suzanne Walter

Jacqueline Duc
Jacqueline Duc

Rachel

Jean-Roger Caussimon
Jean-Roger Caussimon

Charles Forestier

Lukas Ammann
Lukas Ammann

Minister Laroche-Mathieu

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    In the 1880s, Georges Duroy, back from the Colonies, arrives in Paris with the firm intention of conquering the capital through his power of seduction, his selfishness and cynicism. Entering into journalism through the back door he will soon rise to the top with the support of several women: Madeleine Forestier, the wife of his journalist friend Charles; Clothilde de Marelle, his first mistress; Virginie Walter, the wife of a newspaper owner; Suzanne Walter, her daughter who eventually marries Duroy.

  • Release Date

    1955-03-20

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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