Old Goriot
Originally released in 2004. Old Goriot is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.
Starring Charles Aznavour, Tchéky Karyo, and Malik Zidi
Synopsis
A poor but ambitious young man arrives in Paris and settles down in the boarding house run by Madame Vauquer. He soon gets to know the guests: Victorine Taillefer, a young lady her rich father refuses to recognize; Horace Bianchon, a medical student; Monsieur Vautrin, a mysterious and disconcerting man; Goriot, a rich merchant who spent all his fortune for his daughters, Delphine and Anastasie, to make a rich marriage. Eugène becomes friends with Goriot but while the former, thanks to his cousin Madame de Beauséant, is introduced in high society, Goriot, both exploited and scoffed at by his daughters, continues his descent into hell.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Aznavour
as Jean-Joachim Goriot
Tchéky Karyo
as Vautrin
Malik Zidi
as Eugène de Rastignac
Maruschka Detmers
as La vicomtesse de Beauséant
Nadia Barentin
as Mme Vauquer
Florence Darel
as Delphine de Nucingen
Rosemarie La Vaullée
as Anastasie de Restaud
Pierre Vernier
as Poiret
Anca Androne
as Victorine Taillefer
Raluca Penu
as Mme Couture
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Goriot about?
A poor but ambitious young man arrives in Paris and settles down in the boarding house run by Madame Vauquer. He soon gets to know the guests: Victorine Taillefer, a young lady her rich father refu...
Who directed Old Goriot?
Old Goriot was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.
How long is Old Goriot?
Old Goriot has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Old Goriot released?
Old Goriot was released on November 9, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Old Goriot?
The main cast of Old Goriot includes Charles Aznavour, Tchéky Karyo, Malik Zidi, Maruschka Detmers, Nadia Barentin.