Charles, Dead or Alive
Charles, Dead or Alive (1970) is a drama film, directed by Alain Tanner. It stars François Simon and Marie-Claire Dufour. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Charles, Dead or Alive Is About
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
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What is Charles, Dead or Alive about?
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them.
Where can I watch Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive is available to watch on digital platforms such as MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did Charles, Dead or Alive come out?
Charles, Dead or Alive was released in 1970.
Who directed Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive was directed by Alain Tanner.
Who stars in Charles, Dead or Alive?
Charles, Dead or Alive stars François Simon, Marie-Claire Dufour, Marcel Robert, Maya Simon.
What is Charles, Dead or Alive's rating?
Charles, Dead or Alive holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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