Movie poster: The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936)

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The Crime of Monsieur Lange

1936 · 80 min Drama Crime Comedy

⭐ 7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Mild-mannered novelist of Western fiction, Amédée Lange, and his colleagues take over a publishing house after their exploitative boss disappears, only for the superior to return and try to reclaim the profits from their successful cooperative.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title	Le Crime de Monsieur Lange
Year	1936
Country	France
Genre	Drama, Crime, Comedy
Director	Jean Renoir
Runtime	80 min.
Rating	TMDB: 7.1/10 (98 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Jean Renoir

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

René Lefèvre

René Lefèvre

Monsieur Lange

Florelle

Florelle

Valentine

Jules Berry

Jules Berry

Batala

Marcel Lévesque

Marcel Lévesque

Concierge

Odette Talazac

Odette Talazac

Concierge's Wife

Nadia Sibirskaïa

Nadia Sibirskaïa

Estelle

Henri Guisol

Henri Guisol

Son Meunier

Maurice Baquet

Maurice Baquet

Charles, concierges' son

Jacques Brunius

Jacques Brunius

Mr. Baigneur

Sylvain Itkine

Sylvain Itkine

Inspector Itkine / Batala's Cousin

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