Monsieur Hire
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Monsieur Hire is a 1989 French film directed by Patrice Leconte and starring Michel Blanc in the title role and Sandrine Bonnaire as the object of his affection. The film received numerous accolades as well as a glowing review from popular American movie commentator Roger Ebert. The film is based on Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon's novel. Simenon wrote many popular detective books. Original music by Michael Nyman.
[edit] Synopsis
The plot of the film centers on a withdrawn misanthropic voyeuristic tailor, Monsieur Hire, who spies on his gorgeous neighbor across the street. This takes place in the backdrop of another plot, the unsolved murder of a local young woman. Monsieur Hire is hounded by a detective inspecting the murder and is also eventually noticed by the object of his gaze, the young woman Alice. Viewers will scarcely understand Alice's reciprocal interest in Monsieur Hire until an interesting plot twist unravels. Monsieur Hire propositions Alice to ditch her no-good boyfriend Emile, played by the handsome Luc Thuillier, and run off with him to his little home in Switzerland, where he promises to take care of her. What happens next is a tragedy of the highest order, with a dark surprise. A riveting and sensual film.
[edit] Cast and roles
- Michel Blanc - Monsieur Hire
- Sandrine Bonnaire - Alice
- Luc Thuillier - Emile
- André Wilms - Inspector
- Eric Bérenger
- Marielle Berthon
- Philippe Dormoy
- Marie Gaydu
- Michel Morano
- Nora Noël
- Cristiana Réali
- Bernard Soufflet
- André Bauduin
- Rozeen Landrevie
