Charles, Dead or Alive (1969)
Original title: Charles, mort ou vif
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On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
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François SimonCharles DéMarcel RobertPaulAndré SchmidtPierre Dé, Fils de CharlesMarie-Claire DufourAdelineMaya SimonMarianneJean-Pierre MoriaudL'avocatMichèle MartelGermaine Dé, la Femme de CharlesJanine ChristoffeLa femme de chambre
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On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
How long is Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive has a runtime of 93 minutes.
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