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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1961

Runtime1h 50m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Fidès Film

GE.S.I. Cinematografica

Cité Films

Terra Film

Movie

The President

1961

1h 50m

7.3

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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