The Grand Manoeuvre
1955, French. Directed by René Clair.
Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Grand Manoeuvre
The Grand Manoeuvre is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- René ClairDirector
- Gérard PhilipeLieutenant Armand de la Verne
- Michèle MorganMarie-Louise Rivière
- Jean DesaillyVictor Duverger
- Yves RobertFelix Leroy, lieutenant of the Dragoons
- Brigitte BardotLucie
- Pierre DuxColonel
- Jacques FrançoisRodolphe Chartier
- Jacques FabbriArmand's orderly
- Claude RichClaude, Alice's fiancé
- Lise DelamareJuliette Duverger
- Jacqueline MaillanJeanne Duverger, sister of Victor
- Magali NoëlThérèse, singer
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1955
- Original title
- Les Grandes Manœuvres
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- René Clair
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The Grand Manoeuvre: quick answers
Is The Grand Manoeuvre worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Grand Manoeuvre have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grand Manoeuvre. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grand Manoeuvre parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Grand Manoeuvre yet.
Which OTT platform is The Grand Manoeuvre on?
The Grand Manoeuvre is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grand Manoeuvre?
If you liked The Grand Manoeuvre, try Let's Make Love, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, The Art of Love.
Who directed The Grand Manoeuvre?
The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) was directed by René Clair and stars Gérard Philipe, Michèle Morgan, Jean Desailly.