The Rules of the Game
An aristocratic host strives to orchestrate the perfect weekend gala, only to see love affairs, class betrayals and looming war collide, turning a glamorous soirée into a deadly game of deception.
Synopsis
At a weekend gala hosted by the Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife, a web of complex romantic and social entanglements unfolds among the guests and servants, ultimately leading to tragedy. The events take place against the backdrop of an impending war.
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Principal cast & crew: 18
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Edited by Marthe HuguetShot by Jean BacheletDesigned by Max Douy
Box Office
1939 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$274K
Also known as
- Die Spielregelde
- The Rules of the Gameen
- La regla del juegoes
- La regola del giocoit
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Cast & Crew
18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Marcel Dalio
as Robert de la Cheyniest
Nora Gregor
as Christine de la Cheyniest
Julien Carette
as Marceau, le braconnier
Roland Toutain
as André Jurieux
Lise Elina
as Radio-Reporter
Paulette Dubost
as Lisette, sa camériste
Anne Mayen
as Jackie, nièce de Christine
Mila Parely
as Geneviève de Marras
Odette Talazac
as Mme de la Plante
Claire Gerard
as Mme de la Bruyère
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1Writers
3Other crew
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