Monsieur Hawarden (1968)
A woman disguises herself as a man to avoid prosecution for murdering her lover fifteen years ago. She is the last living member of a wealthy Vienna family, and has spent the years after the murder traveling Europe with her female servant. Her travels provide her with an anonymous cloak that allows her freedom of movement but little peace of mind. Nearing middle age, the guilt and weariness of an empty life has her contemplating suicide as the only way out of her dilemma.
Director: Harry Kümel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: April 1, 1968
Cast
- Ellen Vogel - Monsieur Hawarden / Meriora Gillibrand
- Hilde Uitterlinden - Victorine
- Joan Remmelts - Rentmeester Deschamps
- Dora van der Groen - Mw. Deschamps
- Xander Fisher - Axel, zoon van Rentmeester
- Senne Rouffaer - Officer
- Marielle Fiolet - Dienstmeisje
- John Lanting - Walter, een bediende
- Carola Gijsbers van Wijk - Corien, een dienstmeisje
- Beppie Blokker - Emma, de kokkin
Screenplay
- Jan Blokker
- Filip De Pillecyn (Author)
Music: Pierre Bartholomée
Cinematography: Eduard van der Enden
Production: Sofidoc, Parkfilm
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: fr
Keywords
murder, gender disguise
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Harry Kümel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monsieur Hawarden about?
- A woman disguises herself as a man to avoid prosecution for murdering her lover fifteen years ago. She is the last living member of a wealthy Vienna family, and has spent the years after the murder traveling Europe with her female servant. Her travels provide her with an anonymous cloak that allows her freedom of movement but little peace of mind. Nearing middle age, the guilt and weariness of an empty life has her contemplating suicide as the only way out of her dilemma.
- Who directed Monsieur Hawarden?
- Monsieur Hawarden was directed by Harry Kümel.
- Who stars in Monsieur Hawarden?
- Monsieur Hawarden stars Ellen Vogel, Hilde Uitterlinden, Joan Remmelts, Dora van der Groen, Xander Fisher, Senne Rouffaer.
- How long is Monsieur Hawarden?
- Monsieur Hawarden has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Monsieur Hawarden?
- Monsieur Hawarden is a Drama film.
- Where was Monsieur Hawarden produced?
- Monsieur Hawarden was produced in Netherlands, Belgium.