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The Rules of the Game (1939)
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The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.
Cast
Jean Renoiras Octave
Marcel Dalioas Robert de la Cheyniest
Nora Gregoras Christine de la Cheyniest
Julien Caretteas Marceau, le braconnier
Roland Toutainas André Jurieux
Paulette Dubostas Lisette, sa camériste
Gaston Modotas Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse
Mila Parélyas Geneviève de Marras
Anne Mayenas Jackie, nièce de Christine
Eddy Debrayas Corneille, le majordome
Pierre Magnieras Le général
Odette Talazacas Madame de la Plante
Claire Gérardas Madame de la Bruyère
Pierre Nayas Monsieur de St. Aubin
Facts
| Release date | July 9, 1939 |
| Runtime | 110 min (1h 50m) — shorter as the 1939 average of 135 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Original title | La Règle du jeu |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $8,850,000 |
| Box office | $273,520 (0.0× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0031885 |
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Questions
How long is The Rules of the Game?
The Rules of the Game runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is The Rules of the Game worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 678 votes, which places it #5 of 5 films released in 1939 in this index (top 20%) and #304 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Rules of the Game?
The Rules of the Game was directed by Jean Renoir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Grand Illusion (1937).
Who stars in The Rules of the Game?
Jean Renoir as Octave; Marcel Dalio as Robert de la Cheyniest; Nora Gregor as Christine de la Cheyniest; Julien Carette as Marceau, le braconnier; Roland Toutain as André Jurieux; Paulette Dubost as Lisette, sa camériste.
What is The Rules of the Game rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rules of the Game?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69984.