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The Virtuous Scoundrel

6.119531h 33mMovieDramaComedy

La Vie d'un honnête homme English: The Virtuous Scoundrel, is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.

DirectorSacha Guitry
WriterSacha Guitry

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Virtuous Scoundrel isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belgium, France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sacha Guitry

MSMichel Simon
Michel Simon
Albert Ménard-Lacoste / Alain Ménard-Lacoste
LFLouis de Funès
Louis de Funès
Emile, manvalet
MPMarguerite Pierry
Marguerite Pierry
Madeleine Lacoste
FGFrançois Guérin
François Guérin
Pierre Lacoste
LBLaurence Badie
Laurence Badie
Geneviève Lacoste
CGClaude Gensac
Claude Gensac
Evelyne, chambermaid
LWLéon Walther
Léon Walther
Maître Denisot, notary
PCPauline Carton
Pauline Carton
Boss of the hotel
MS
Marthe Salbel
Marie, cook
LMLana Marconi
Lana Marconi
une prostituée, "la comtesse"
MNMichel Nastorg
Michel Nastorg
Mechanic
ABAndré Brunot
André Brunot
Dr. Ogier

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The Virtuous Scoundrel — streaming FAQ

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The Virtuous Scoundrel isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Belgium and France. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Virtuous Scoundrel on Netflix?

No, The Virtuous Scoundrel is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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