The Crime of Monsieur Lange

(1936)Directed by Jean Renoir80 minDrama, Crime, Comedy

Mild-mannered novelist of Western fiction, Amédée Lange, and his colleagues take over a publishing house after their exploitative boss disappears, only for the superior to return and try to reclaim the profits from their successful cooperative.

René Lefèvreas Monsieur Lange
Florelleas Valentine
Jules Berryas Batala
Marcel Lévesqueas Concierge
Odette Talazacas Concierge's Wife
Henri Guisolas Son Meunier
Maurice Baquetas Charles, concierges' son
Jacques Bruniusas Mr. Baigneur
Sylvain Itkineas Inspector Itkine / Batala's Cousin
Marcel Duhamelas Foreman
Jean Dastéas Model Maker
Henri Saint-Isle
Pierre Huchet
René Géninas Client at the Auberge
Max Morise
Charbonnieras Typesetter
Edmond Beauchampas Priest in the Train (uncredited)
Jean Bremaudas Typesetter (uncredited)
Guy Decombleas Typesetter (uncredited)
Paul Demangeas Creditor (uncredited)
Yves Deniaudas (uncredited)
Claire Gérardas Prostitute (uncredited)