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The Watchmaker of St. Paul

1619741h 45mBertrand Tavernier
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Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.

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Paris, FranceParent Child RelationshipKommissar GeigerWatchmakerMurder HuntLyon France

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What is The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) about?

Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.

Who stars in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?

The Watchmaker of St. Paul stars Philippe Noiret (Michel Descombes), Jean Rochefort (Commissioner Guilboud), Jacques Denis (Antoine, friend of Michel), Yves Afonso (Inspector Bricard), Julien Bertheau (Edouard, friend of Michel). The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

How long is The Watchmaker of St. Paul?

The Watchmaker of St. Paul has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated 16.

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