Les Amants de Montparnasse (Montparnasse 19) (The Lovers of Montparnasse) (Heroes in White) (1958)
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83% of critics liked it
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75% of users liked it
(122 ratings)
Montparnasse 19 is better known as Modigliani, which is also the name of its protagonist. In broad, melodramatic strokes, screenwriter Max Ophuls and director Jacques Becker offer their spin on the tragic, troubled life of Italian abstract painter Amedeo Modigliani. As played by Gerard Philipe,… More Montparnasse 19 is better known as Modigliani, which is also the name of its protagonist. In broad, melodramatic strokes, screenwriter Max Ophuls and director Jacques Becker offer their spin on the tragic, troubled life of Italian abstract painter Amedeo Modigliani. As played by Gerard Philipe, Modigliani is first seen as the derelict he became during his days as a resident of rundown Montparnasse in 1919. His one chance for redemption through the love of the beautiful Jeanne (Anouk Aimee) is thwarted by his hateful family. Another contributing factor to Modigliani's downfall is debauched English novelist Beatrice Hastings (Lili Palmer). The Modigliani depicted in Montparnasse 19 makes Vincent Van Gogh look like Pat Boone. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jacques Becker
- Written By
- Max Ophuls, Max Ophüls, Henri Jeanson
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Art House & International
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 4, 1958 Wide
Critic Reviews
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, Time Out
Becker's humanism is unwavering, even when confronting such stereotypes as the rich American philistine or the uncomprehending working man.
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Bosley Crowther, New York Times
The one bright spot is Miss Palmer, who acts with the breezy air of one who looks upon drunken artists as amusements. Maybe that's the way to look at this film.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
A highly personal effort by one of the idols of the New Wave generation.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
As a whole, the film is somewhat of a failure for Becker, but there are enough fine moments to recommend it.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A hauntingly moving portrait about the last year or so in the life of the early 20th-century painter Modigliani.
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Cast
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Gérard Philipe
as Amedeo Modigliani
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Anouk Aimée
as Jeanne Hebuterne
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Lilli Palmer
as Beatrice Hastings
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Lea Padovani
as Rosalie
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Lino Ventura
as Morel
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Gérard Séty
as Sborowski
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Lila Kedrova
as Mme. Sborowski
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Jean Lanier
as Hebuterne
- Judith Magre
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Harry Max
as Doctor
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Mme. Paquerette
as Mme. Salomon
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Denise Vernac
as Mme. Hebuterne
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Arlette Poirier
as Lulu
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Antoine Tudal
as Cendrars
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Robert Ripa
as Marcel
