The President
1961, French. Directed by Henri Verneuil.
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Henri VerneuilDirector
- Jean GabinÉmile Beaufort
- Bernard BlierPhilippe Chalamont
- Renée FaureMlle Millerand
- Alfred AdamFrançois, le chauffeur
- Henri CrémieuxAntoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
- Louis SeignerHenri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
- Robert Vattierle docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
- Françoise DeldickHuguette, la bonne
- Hélène DieudonnéGabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
- Pierre LarqueyAugustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
- Jacques MarinGaston, le chauffeur de car et guide
- Louis ArbessierJussieu, un parlementaire
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1961
- Original title
- Le Président
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Michel Audiard
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What The President is based on
The President is adapted from a novel.
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The President: quick answers
Is The President worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The President?
The President runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The President have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The President on?
The President isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1961. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The President?
If you liked The President, try Madame Bovary, The Minister, Promises.
Who directed The President?
The President (1961) was directed by Henri Verneuil and stars Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure.
What is The President based on?
The President is adapted from a novel.