Share:

The Watchmaker of St. Paul(Movie, 1974)

Original title: "L'Horloger de Saint-Paul" (French/FR)
1h 45min | Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
The Watchmaker of St. PaulRating: 3.5/5 (with 4747 votes)
The Clockmaker (French: L'Horloger de Saint-Paul, also known as The Clockmaker of St. Paul and The Watchmaker of St. Paul) is a 1974 French crime drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. Based on the 1954 novel L'Horloger d'Everton by Georges Simenon, it tells the story of a widowed father who first discovers how little he knows about his teenage son, who kills a man and with his girl goes on the run, but then decides that whatever their faults he will stand by the pair. The film was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize. In the United States, it was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film by the U.S. National Board of Review. ()
Movie poster of The Watchmaker of St. Paul

Where to watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add The Watchmaker of St. Paul to your favorites & stay up to date.

Offers for Germany

Awards & Nominations for The Watchmaker of St. Paul

Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize Louis Delluc Prize Golden Bear

About The Watchmaker of St. Paul

Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realizes that he knew far less about his son than he thought .

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for The Watchmaker of St. Paul + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

L'horloger de Saint-Paul - 1 - (1974)(Trailer, 2:15)

Play VideoPlay Video

Additional Information

Production country: France
Plays in: Lyon
Based on the work of: Georges Simenon ("The Watchmaker of Everton")
Made by: Lira Films
Original language: French (FR)
Spoken languages: French (FR)
Translated into 11 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), French (FR), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 08/27/1976 (World premiere: 01/16/1974)
Dedicated to: Jacques Prévert
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Julien Bertheau, Christine Pascal, Albert Husson, Andrée Tainsy, Cécile Vassort, Clotilde Joano, Jacques Hilling, Monique Chaumette, Paul Mercey, Tiffany Tavernier, William Sabatier, Yves Afonso, Sylvain Rougerie, Liza Braconnier, Hervé Morel, Sacha Bauer, Bernard Frangin, Georges Baconnier, René Morard, Henri Vart, Johnny Wessler, Janine Berdin, Papa Chauvin, Jacqueline Corot, Jean Marigny, Henri Pasquale, André San Fratello, Jacques Barrac
Producer: Raymond Danon
Executive Producer: Ralph Baum
Film Editor: Armand Psenny
Director of Photography: Pierre-William Glenn
Composer: Philippe Sarde
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"The Clockmaker"
"The Clockmaker of St. Paul"

Movie recommendations for The Watchmaker of St. Paul

If you like The Watchmaker of St. Paul then you might also like the following movies:

Jo

FSK: 12+ years

1971 | 3.6/5 | 1h 25min

My Wife's Husband

Certification unknown

1963 | 3.4/5 | 1h 40min

So Long, Stooge

Certification unknown

1983 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min

Where Eagles Dare

FSK: 16+ years

1968 | 3.8/5 | 2h 35min

Keep an Eye Out

FSK: 12+ years

2018 | 3.4/5 | 1h 13min

Deerskin

Certification unknown

2019 | 3.2/5 | 1h 17min

Rescue Dawn

FSK: 12+ years

2006 | 3.5/5 | 2h

Le Maître d'école

Certification unknown

1981 | 3.1/5 | 1h 35min

Similar movies as The Watchmaker of St. Paul

These movies are similar to The Watchmaker of St. Paul (story/era etc.):

My Baby Is Black!

Certification unknown

1961 | 2.5/5 | 1h 15min

Wedding in White

Certification unknown

1972 | 3.4/5 | 1h 43min

Marecek, Pass Me the Pen!

Certification unknown

1976 | 3.9/5 | 1h 31min

House of Whipcord

Certification unknown

1974 | 3.2/5 | 1h 42min

Popi

FSK: 16+ years

1969 | 3.1/5 | 1h 53min

Grandview, U.S.A.

Certification unknown

1984 | 3.1/5 | 1h 37min

The Bakery Girl of Monceau

Certification unknown

1963 | 3.5/5 | 23min

Listen, Darling

Certification unknown

1938 | 3.4/5 | 1h 15min
WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:257944, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024