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Bel Ami

  • 19391939
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  • 1h 36m
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6.8/10
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Bel Ami (1939)
  • Drama
Shortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashe... Read allShortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashed cynicism he will rapidly rise to the top by courtesy of women women (Mme Walter, Clotild... Read allShortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashed cynicism he will rapidly rise to the top by courtesy of women women (Mme Walter, Clotilde, Madeleine), from journalist to member of Parliament to cabinet minister. But it is also... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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  • Director
    • Willi Forst
  • Writers
    • Hans Fritz Beckmann
    • Axel Eggebrecht
    • Willi Forst
  • Stars
    • Willi Forst
    • Olga Tschechowa
    • Johannes Riemann
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  • Director
    • Willi Forst
  • Writers
    • Hans Fritz Beckmann
    • Axel Eggebrecht
    • Willi Forst
  • Stars
    • Willi Forst
    • Olga Tschechowa
    • Johannes Riemann
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Bel Ami (1939)
    Johannes Riemann and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Johannes Riemann in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Lizzi Waldmüller in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst, Hilde Hildebrand, and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Will Dohm, Hadrian Maria Netto, Olga Tschechowa, and Hubert von Meyerinck in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Johannes Riemann and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)
    Willi Forst and Olga Tschechowa in Bel Ami (1939)

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    Willi Forst
    Willi Forst
    • George Duroyas George Duroy…
    Olga Tschechowa
    Olga Tschechowa
    • Madeleine Forestieras Madeleine Forestier
    Johannes Riemann
    Johannes Riemann
    • Larocheas Laroche
    Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner
    • Suzanne Larocheas Suzanne Laroche
    Hilde Hildebrand
    Hilde Hildebrand
    • Clotilde von Marelleas Clotilde von Marelle
    Will Dohm
    Will Dohm
    • Journalist Charles Forestieras Journalist Charles Forestier
    Lizzi Waldmüller
    Lizzi Waldmüller
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Marianne Stanior
    • Grisetteas Grisette
    Aribert Wäscher
    • Zeitungsverleger Walteras Zeitungsverleger Walter
    Hubert von Meyerinck
    Hubert von Meyerinck
    • Redakteur Varenneas Redakteur Varenne
    Hans Stiebner
    • Grundstücksmakler Stranoffas Grundstücksmakler Stranoff
    Joachim Below
    • Verehrer Suzannesas Verehrer Suzannes
    Kalout Ben Gassem
    • Der Kaid von Marakeschas Der Kaid von Marakesch
    Egon Brosig
    • Conferencieras Conferencier
    Hildegard Busse
    Hildegard Busse
    • Zofe bei Madeleineas Zofe bei Madeleine
    Erich Dunskus
    Erich Dunskus
    • Maschinenmeisteras Maschinenmeister
    Joe Furtner
    Joe Furtner
    • Zugschaffneras Zugschaffner
    Walter Gross
    • Stenotypistas Stenotypist
    • Director
      • Willi Forst
    • Writers
      • Hans Fritz Beckmann
      • Axel Eggebrecht
      • Willi Forst
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      Referenced in Yhdeksän miehen saappaat: Korpraali Einari Korppi (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Bel Ami
      Music by Theo Mackeben

      Lyrics by Hans Fritz Beckmann

      Sung by Lizzi Waldmüller & Eva Busch

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    8/10
    Outstanding film music of Theo Mackeben
    Already before he made this movie Willi Forst was the "Bel Ami" of the UFA era. Through this film, which is clearly one of his very best, we can see him, as he was seen during his most successful time. The movie is dominated by Theo Mackeben's immortal song "Du hast Glück bei den Frauen, Bel Ami" performed by Lizzi Waldmüller.
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    • Release date
      • 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Krasni prijatelj
    • Production company
      • Deutsche Forst-Filmproduktion GmbH
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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