Maxime (1958)

Name: Maxime
Director: Henri Verneuil
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1958-11-26
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cast: Michèle Morgan, Charles Boyer, Arletty, Jane Marken

Drama Comedy

Director: Henri Verneuil

Cast: Michèle Morgan, Charles Boyer, Arletty, Jane Marken

Runtime124 min

Your reaction:

Watchlist:

Story of an aging dandy who is the factotum and arranger of female conquests for a brusque young millionaire.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Maxime (1958), directed by Henri Verneuil, is a drama-comedy film that tells the story of an aging dandy who arranges female conquests for a young millionaire. The film has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its witty and nuanced exploration of social dynamics, while others found it uneven in tone. Details about its awards recognition or public reception are not readily available.

Why you might like this:

Fans of classic French cinema will appreciate the charming blend of drama and comedy in Henri Verneuil's 1958 film Maxime, featuring standout performances from Michèle Morgan, Charles Boyer, and Arletty. The film offers a witty, nuanced exploration of aging, relationships, and the intrigues of high society.

About

Maxime is a 1958 French comedy-drama film directed by Henri Verneuil who co-wrote screenplay with Henri Jeanson and Albert Valentin. It based on novel by Henri Duvernois. The film stars Michèle Morgan, Charles Boyer, Arletty and Jane Marken.