Would-Be Gentleman
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le Bourgeois gentilhomme |
| Year | 1958 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Would-Be Gentleman is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Jean Meyer
Covielle, Cléonte's valet
Louis Seigner
Monsieur Jourdain, bourgeois
Robert Manuel
the music master
Georges Chamarat
the master of philosophy
Jean Piat
Cléonte, in love with Lucile
Georges Descrières
Dorante, count, lover of Dorimene
Jacques Eyser
the fencing master
Jacques Charon
the dancing master
Andrée de Chauveron
Madame Jourdain
Micheline Boudet
Nicole, servant
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