midlife crisis,fireworks,normandy, france,drinking,alcoholic,post world war ii,drunkenness,nazi occupation,coastal town,binge drinking,wine drinking,estranged friend,reformed bad man,drunk men,troublemaking,falling off the wagon

A Monkey in Winter (1962)

Poster for A Monkey in Winter

The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

Cast & Crew

Director
Henri Verneuil
  • Profile picture of Jean Gabin
    Albert Quentin Jean Gabin
  • Profile picture of Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Gabriel Fouquet Jean-Paul Belmondo
  • Profile picture of Suzanne Flon
    Suzanne Quentin Suzanne Flon
  • Profile picture of Gabrielle Dorziat
    Mme Victoria, la directrice Gabrielle Dorziat
  • Profile picture of Marcelle Arnold
    l'infirmière de la pension Marcelle Arnold
  • Profile picture of Charles Bouillaud
    le chauffeur de taxi Charles Bouillaud
  • Profile picture of Anne-Marie Coffinet
    Simone, une serveuse Anne-Marie Coffinet
  • Profile picture of André Dalibert
    Maurice, le brigadier André Dalibert

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Keywords

  • midlife crisis
  • fireworks
  • normandy, france
  • drinking
  • alcoholic
  • post world war ii
  • drunkenness
  • nazi occupation
  • coastal town
  • binge drinking
  • wine drinking
  • estranged friend
  • reformed bad man
  • drunk men
  • troublemaking
  • falling off the wagon