Stavisky...

May 15 1974 PG 2h 0m
Biography, Crime, Drama

Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent help small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French political power. But when his great scam involving millions gets exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.

Plot

A swindler's activity indirectly caused a political crisis in France in the last years before World War II.

Written by

Jorge Semprún

Directed by

Alain Resnais

Production Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

Les Films Ariane, Cerito Films, Simar Films

Languages

Français

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

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