Clockface Cafe (1947)

Julien Couturier and his wife Louise, a young couple from Auvergne who have come to Paris to try their luck for the first time in their lives, become the owners of the "Café du Cadran" ("Clockface Caf...e"). On opening day, they meet the people who will become their clientele. It's a busy place, with regular customers served by two waiters, Jules and Victor. While Julien is comfortable in his role as boss, Louise doesn't quite get used to this urban world, where everything moves faster, especially human feelings. She often misses Marcenait, the village in Auvergne where she and her husband ran the "Café du Commerce". Mr. Luigi, a café customer and violinist who performs at the "Café de Paris", has undertaken Louise's cultural education. He teaches her how to dress and do her hair, while recounting his musical successes and travels, skilfully playing on his undeniable seductiveness... more

Directing:
  • Henri Decoin
  • Jean Gehret

Writing:
  • Henri Decoin
  • Pierre Bénard

Stars:
Release Date: 1947-06-27
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  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 80

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Bernard Blier
Bernard Blier
Julien Couturier
Aimé Clariond
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Nane Germon
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Jeanne
Charles Vissières
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Victor, garçon de café
Robert Le Fort
Robert Le For...
Jules, garçon de café
Georges Bréhat
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Aubert
Félix Oudart
Félix Oudart
Gregorio
Pierre Sergeol
Pierre Sergeo...
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Robert Seller
Robert Seller
Biscarra , un journaliste
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Jacques Denoël
Jacques Denoë...
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France Descaut
France Descau...
La nouvelle propriétaire du « Café du Cadran »
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