The President
7.1
At 73, a former President of the French Council reflects on his political career while writing his memoirs, delving into his relationships with key figures, including the one set to become the next President.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
17 people
Jean Gabin
Émile Beaufort
Known for
Grand Illusion
The Sicilian Clan
Bernard Blier
Philippe Chalamont
Known for
Crooks in Clover
The Restaurant
Renée Faure
Mlle Millerand
Known for
The Judge and the Assassin
The Little Thief
Alfred Adam
François, le chauffeur
Known for
The Stranger
Let Joy Reign Supreme
Henri Crémieux
Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Known for
Orpheus
Donkey Skin
Louis Seigner
Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
Known for
L'Eclisse
The Truth
Robert Vattier
le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort
Known for
Asterix the Gaul
Marius
Françoise Deldick
Huguette, la bonne
Known for
Captain Blood
Hélène Dieudonné
Gabrielle, la cuisinière de Beaufort
Known for
A Monkey in Winter
The Little Bather
Pierre Larquey
Augustin, le vieil agriculteur ami de Beaufort
Known for
Diabolique
The Murderer Lives at Number 21
Jacques Marin
Gaston, le chauffeur de car et guide
Known for
Charade
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Louis Arbessier
Jussieu, un parlementaire
Known for
Ulysses 31
The Great Spy Chase
Henri Verneuil Director · Michel Audiard Screenplay Georges Simenon Author
First release March 1, 1961 · Produced in France, Italy · Languages English, French
Production
Fidès Film
Production
GE.S.I. Cinematografica
Production
Cité Films
Production
Terra Film
Production
Terra Film Produktion
Production
France · Italy
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Le Président
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
France · March 1, 1961
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
June 3, 2020 · Physical · DVD & Blu-Ray
December 20, 2025 · TV · LCP - Public Sénat
Germany
July 27, 1961 · Theatrical
More from Henri Verneuil
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked The President
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.