Gringalet
Storyline & Plot Summary
A wealthy man has two sons,one of them is legitimate,the other is not.The first offspring has had a life of luxury and he has become a lazy good for nothing whereas the youthful indiscretion has turned into an artist.He is nicknamed "Gringalet" .Now his father wants him to meet his half-brother ,his mother-in-law and the rest of the family. Gringalet will turn this bourgeois family upside down:they become nice,the big brother becoming a perfect businessman who stops scouring nightclubs to spend most of his time with his fiancee Josette.There's the rub,cause Gringalet is also in love with her.
Production Details
Cast
Charles Vanel
Lucien Ravaut
Marguerite Deval
Madame Bachelet
Suzy Carrier
Josette Blanchard
Jimmy Gaillard
Philippe Ravaut
Paul Vandenberghe
Francis Ravaut aka 'Gringalet'
Paul Faivre
Emile Moret
André Bervil
Fernand Rauzéna
Henry Prestat
Alain Romans
Pianist
Marcelle Hainia
Madame Blanchard
Christiane Sertilange
'Minouche'
Jacques Louvigny
Monsieur Blanchard
Charles Bouillaud
(uncredited)
Cécile Didier
(uncredited)
Marie Guilhène
(uncredited)
René Hell
(uncredited)
Georges Paulais
(uncredited)
Marcelle Rexiane
(uncredited)
Charles Vissières
(uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Gringalet
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.