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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
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In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
Cast
Fernando Reyas Don Rafael
Delphine Seyrigas Simone Thévenot
Paul Frankeuras François Thévenot
Bulle Ogieras Florence
Stéphane Audranas Alice Sénéchal
Jean-Pierre Casselas Henri Sénéchal
Julien Bertheauas Monsignor Dufour
Claude Piépluas Colonel
Michel Piccolias Interior Minister
François Maistreas Inspector Delecluze
Pierre Maguelonas Police Sergeant
Maxence Mailfortas Sergeant Recounting Dream
Milena Vukotićas Ines
Maria Gabriella Maioneas Guerrilla
Facts
| Release date | September 15, 1972 |
| Runtime | 101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 1972 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Original title | Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $800,000 |
| Box office | $103,230 (0.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0068361 |
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Belle de Jour1967 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 41m
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Questions
How long is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 945 votes, which places it #5 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 82%) and #308 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was directed by Luis Buñuel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Young and the Damned (1950), The Exterminating Angel (1962), Viridiana (1962).
Who stars in The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
Fernando Rey as Don Rafael; Delphine Seyrig as Simone Thévenot; Paul Frankeur as François Thévenot; Bulle Ogier as Florence; Stéphane Audran as Alice Sénéchal; Jean-Pierre Cassel as Henri Sénéchal.
What is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
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