The Aristocrats
Oct 12 1955
•2h 40m
•Drama
A novel by Michel De Saint Pierre was the source for Les Aristocrates. Pierre Fresnay stars an aging Marquis, who tries his best to uphold the traditions of nobility in an ever-changing world. The Marquis' children prefer the trappings of modern society and pop culture and regard their father as a relic. This cultural clash nearly results in tragedy when two of the Marquis' offspring substitute recklessness for common sense.
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Pierre Fresnay
Marquis de Maubrun et maire
Brigitte Auber
Daisy de Maubrun
Jacques Dacqmine
Arthus de Maubrun, fils aîné du marquis
Alain Quercy
Gontran de Maubrun, second fils du marquis
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