The Possessors
1958, French. Directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Noël Schoudler, founder of an empire built on three foundations - sugar, banking and the press - reigns like an absolute sovereign over his business and his family. But someone is about to challenge this authority: his son François...
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Denys de La PatellièreDirector
- Jean GabinNoël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
- Annie DucauxAdèle Schoudler, femme de Noël
- Jean DesaillyFrançois Schoudler, le fils
- Françoise ChristopheJacqueline Schoudler, la bru
- Patrick MillowJean-Noël Schoulder, le petit fils
- Aimé ClariondGérard, marquis de La Monnerie
- Jean MuratLe général Robert de La Monnerie
- Françoise DelbartIsabelle de la Monnerie
- Louis SeignerRaoul Leroy
- Jean WallPierre Leroy
- Jean Ozennele professeur Émile Lartois
- Bernard BlierSimon Lachaume, bras droit de Noël
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1958
- Original title
- Les Grandes Familles
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Michel Audiard, Denys de La Patellière
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The Possessors: quick answers
Is The Possessors worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Possessors?
The Possessors runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Possessors have a post-credits scene?
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The Possessors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Possessors on?
The Possessors isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1958. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Possessors?
If you liked The Possessors, try Brotherly Love, Élisa, Another Day.
Who directed The Possessors?
The Possessors (1958) was directed by Denys de La Patellière and stars Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly.