Mr. Topaze
Originally released in 1961. Mr. Topaze is a comedy/drama film. directed by Peter Sellers.
Starring Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, and Leo McKern
Synopsis
Mr. Topaze is an unassuming school teacher in an unassuming small French town, who is honest to a fault. He is fired when he refuses to give a passing grade to a bad student, the grandson of a wealthy baroness. Castel Benac, a government official who runs a crooked financial business on the side, is persuaded by his mistress, Suzy, a musical comedy actress, to hire Mr. Topaze as the front man for his business. Gradually, Topaze becomes a rapacious financier who sacrifices his honesty for success and, in a final stroke of business bravado, fires Benac and acquires Suzy in the deal. An old friend and colleague, Tamise questions him and tells Topaze that what he now says and practices indicates there are no more honest men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dimitri De Grunwald Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Topaze about?
Mr. Topaze is an unassuming school teacher in an unassuming small French town, who is honest to a fault. He is fired when he refuses to give a passing grade to a bad student, the grandson of a weal...
Who directed Mr. Topaze?
Mr. Topaze was directed by Peter Sellers.
How long is Mr. Topaze?
Mr. Topaze has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Mr. Topaze released?
Mr. Topaze was released on April 4, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Topaze?
The main cast of Mr. Topaze includes Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Leo McKern, Michael Gough, John Neville.