The Watchmaker of St. Paul
1974, French. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bertrand TavernierDirector
- Philippe NoiretMichel Descombes
- Jean RochefortCommissioner Guilboud
- Jacques DenisAntoine, friend of Michel
- Yves AfonsoInspector Bricard
- Julien BertheauEdouard, friend of Michel
- Jacques HillingCostes, journalist
- Clotilde JoanoJanine Boitard, journalist
- Andrée TainsyMadeleine Fourmet
- William SabatierLawyer
- Cécile VassortMartine, workwoman
- Sylvain RougerieBernard Descombes, Michel's son
- Christine PascalLiliane Torrini, companion of Bernard
Details
- Released
- 16 January 1974
- Original title
- L'Horloger de Saint-Paul
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
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What The Watchmaker of St. Paul is based on
The Watchmaker of St. Paul is based on The Watchmaker of Everton (1954) by Georges Simenon.
1954
The Watchmaker of Everton
By Georges Simenon
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul: quick answers
Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Watchmaker of St. Paul have a post-credits scene?
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The Watchmaker of St. Paul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Watchmaker of St. Paul yet.
Which OTT platform is The Watchmaker of St. Paul on?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
If you liked The Watchmaker of St. Paul, try Barron's Cove, M, Maldoror.
Who directed The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974) was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis.
What is The Watchmaker of St. Paul based on?
The Watchmaker of St. Paul is based on The Watchmaker of Everton (1954) by Georges Simenon.