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Belgian movie poster for the 1954 film
Monsieur Ripois, a French-British comedy drama. The film was directed by René Clément and stars Gérard Philipe in the title role.
Film Details
Original French Title: Monsieur Ripois
English Title: Knave of Hearts (UK) or Lover Boy (US)
Release Year: 1954
Plot: The story follows André Ripois, a Frenchman living in London with his English wife, Catherine (played by Valerie Hobson). When Catherine grows tired of his philandering and begins divorce proceedings, André tries to seduce her best friend, Patricia (Natasha Parry), by recounting his past romantic exploits through a series of flashbacks.
Recognition: The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. |
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