Le Chasseur de chez Maxim's
Storyline & Plot Summary
Julien Pauphilat is the doorman at the famous restaurant, Maxim's and is also the confidant of many of his customers. As a consequence, in this post, he has managed to make a comfortable living and even acquire a country mansion. Retirement beckons and he is going to be able to enjoy the quiet life at last. The wedding of his daughter, Genevieve with Andre du Velin, a well born playboy is going to endanger this dream, for Genevieve is ignorant of her father's job. However, her fiance doesn't see any problem with this.
Production Details
Cast
Yves Deniaud
Julien Pauphilat, head of the bellboys
Jean Piat
Marquis Clotaire de La Guérinière
Denise Provence
Lise, Sophie's daughter, Julien's mistress
Jean Debucourt
Baron, noble, restaurant regular
Pauline Carton
Madame Sophie, toilet attendant and Lise's mother
Sylvie Pelayo
Geneviève Pauphilat, Julien's daughter
Jacqueline Pierreux
Cri-Cri, courtesan
Pierre Larquey
Canon Hersant, Clotaire’s godfather
Raymond Bussières
Joseph, gamekeeper, cook, driver and electrician
Paul Villé
Ernest, director of Chez Maxim's
Pierre Magnier
Honoré, table master at Chez Maxim's
Gérard Séty
King's chamberlain
Madeleine Suffel
Emma Paussier, Geneviève's housekeeper
Davia
Mrs. de Méry, president of the charity of St-Hubert
Charles Lemontier
Mr. Guinelet, attorney
Andrée Servilanges
Ms. Brigitte Guinelet, attorney's wife
Andrée Lafayette
Madame de Beaubourg, lady of the charity
Nicole Riche
Catherine, lady who accompanies Mr. Guinelet
Clément Thierry
Octave, Ernest's nephew
Henri Debain
Mr. de Méry
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.