Extenuating Circumstances
1939, French. Directed by Jean Boyer.
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Jean BoyerDirector
- ArlettyMarie Qu'a-d'ça
- Michel SimonMr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
- Andrex'Môme de Dieu'
- Suzanne DantèsMrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
- Mila Parély'La Panthère'
- DorvilleJules Le Bouic
- François Simon'La Poupée', accordionist
- Robert ArnouxGabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur
- Jeanine RogerGabriel's fiancée
- Robert Ozanne'Cinq-de-trique'
- Georges Lannes'Coup de Chasse'
- Liliane LesaffreLontine Le Bouic
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1939
- Original title
- Circonstances atténuantes
- Country
- France
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Extenuating Circumstances runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Extenuating Circumstances isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 July 1939. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Extenuating Circumstances, try Pretty Persuasion, Hard to Die, Louis C.K.: Oh My God.
Who directed Extenuating Circumstances?
Extenuating Circumstances (1939) was directed by Jean Boyer and stars Arletty, Michel Simon, Andrex.