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Judith Therpauve
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Wikipedia article
'Judith Therpauve' is a French drama film directed by Patrice Chreau.
Plot
Therpauve Judith, who was "Queen" in the days of the Resistance is asked by his former friends, as she co-owners of the regional newspaper "The Free Republic" to take charge of the daily, is wrong. She quickly realizes that the poor financial health of the newspaper is orchestrated by a businessman who wants to buy it back at a low price. Judith manages to drive up sales, but unfair maneuvers succeed and forced to sell. Little support from his staff, feeling useless and alone, she commits suicide.
Cast
* Simone Signoret : Judith Therpauve
* Philippe Lotard : Jean-Pierre Maurier
* Robert Manuel : Droz
* Franois Simon : Claude Hirsch-Balland
* Daniel Lecourtois : Desfraizeaux
* Lszl Szab : Lepage
* Daniel Schmid : Jean
* Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu : Laindreaux
* Marcel Imhoff : Pierre Damien
* Jean Rougeul : Genty
* Alain David : Louis
* Jean Rougerie : Fournol
* Hermine Karagheuz : Nicole
* Grard Dournel : Lecacheux
* Jean Berger : Marc Loussier
* Laurence Bourdil : Marianne
* Marie-Paule Andr : Jeanne
* Anne Delbe : Gisle
* Fabienne Arel : Sonia
* Philippe Castelli : The Bailiff
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