Hail the Artist (1973)

Salut l'artiste

He lives with his mistress and has an affair with his wife!

Marcello Mastrioanni stars as aging actor Nicolas whose career has dwindled to TV commercials. Seeking an anchor in his life, Nicolas attempts a reconciliation with his ex-wife. But in this, as in his professional life, Nicolas is doomed to disillusionment and failure.

Date of release

1973-12-06

TMDB

5.4 / 10 (18)

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Director

Yves Robert

Casting

• Marcello Mastroianni — Nicolas Montei
• Jean Rochefort — Clément Chamfort
• Françoise Fabian — Peggy
• Evelyne Buyle — La débutante qui joue Bérénice
• Sylvie Joly — La femme du photographe
• Carla Gravina — Elisabeth Montei
• Maurice Barrier — René, un acteur
• Maurice Risch — un photographe
• Robert Dalban — le réceptionniste de l'hôtel
• Dominique De Keuchel — Rodrigue Montei
• Gérard Jugnot — un technicien (uncredited)
• Yves Robert — le metteur en scène de théâtre (uncredited)

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