Circonstances attenuantes
Brief Synopsis
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Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Cast & Crew
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Arletty
Film Details
Also Known As
Extenuating Circumstances
Release Date
1939
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Sound
Mono (RCA Photophone System)
Color
Black and White
Synopsis
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Cast
Arletty
Film Details
Also Known As
Extenuating Circumstances
Release Date
1939
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Sound
Mono (RCA Photophone System)
Color
Black and White
