A Monkey in Winter
The Story of Two Very Uncommon Men...With One Purpose in Common!
In the throes of World War II, French innkeeper Albert Quentin vows to stay away from alcohol if he and his wife and child survive. Many years later, Albert and his family are thriving in their small resort town of Normandy, and Albert has kept his promise to himself. However, when advertising professional Gabriel Fouquet comes to town, the limits of Albert's iron will are tested due to the young man's charming disposition and penchant for alcohol.
- Year: 1962
- Country: France
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Studio: Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Cité Films
- Keyword: midlife crisis, fireworks, normandy, france, drinking, alcoholic, post world war ii, drunkenness, nazi occupation, coastal town, binge drinking, wine drinking, estranged friend, reformed bad man, drunk men, troublemaking, falling off the wagon
- Director: Henri Verneuil
- Cast: Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon, Gabrielle Dorziat, Hella Petri, Marcelle Arnold