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Film International: The Watchmaker of St Paul

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring
Philippe Noiret , Jean Rochefort
Bertrand Tavernier 's first film is a sympathetic study of a middle-aged man's realisation that his son is a total stranger to him. Philippe Noiret gives a moving performance as the watchmaker who is shattered to learn that his son has killed a man and is on the run from the police, but who is gradually able to accept the sympathy and friendship of the inspector in charge of the case.
From the novel by GEORGES SIMENON Directed by BERTRAND TAVERNIER
(First showing on British television) Films: page 17

Contributors

Unknown:
Philippe Noiret
Unknown:
Jean Rochefort
Unknown:
Bertrand Tavernier
Unknown:
Philippe Noiret
Novel By:
Georges Simenon
Directed By:
Bertrand Tavernier
Michel Descombes:
Philippe Noiret
Insp Guiboud:
Jean Rochefort
Antoine:
Jacques Denis
Bricard:
Yves Afonso
Bernard:
Sylvain Rougerie
Liliane Torrini:
Christine Pascal
Madeleine Fourmet:
Andree Tainsy
Edouard:
Julien Bertheau
Costes:
Jacques Hilling
Janine Boitard:
Clotilde Joano
Source: Radio Times

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