The Watchmaker of St. Paul

(1974)Directed by Bertrand Tavernier105 minThriller, Drama, Crime

Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realizes that he knew far less about his son than he thought.

Philippe Noiretas Michel Descombes
Jean Rochefortas Commissioner Guilboud
Jacques Denisas Antoine, friend of Michel
Yves Afonsoas Inspector Bricard
Julien Bertheauas Edouard, friend of Michel
Jacques Hillingas Costes, journalist
Clotilde Joanoas Janine Boitard, journalist
Andrée Tainsyas Madeleine Fourmet
Cécile Vassortas Martine, workwoman
Sylvain Rougerieas Bernard Descombes, Michel's son
Christine Pascalas Liliane Torrini, companion of Bernard
Liza Braconnieras Housekeeper
Hervé Morelas Bricard's assistant
Sacha Baueras Judge
Bernard Franginas Johannes
Georges Baconnieras Lucien
René Morardas 1st plumber
Henri Vartas 2nd plumber
Johnny Wesseleras 1st strong man
Tiffany Tavernieras Little girl on the train
Monique Chaumetteas Mrs. Torrini (uncredited)
Albert Hussonas Lucien (uncredited)
Paul Merceyas Mr. Torrini (uncredited)