'Monsieur Spade' | Date, plot, cast, director and is Clive Owen's crime drama series worth watching
Series name: Monsieur Spade
Platform: AMC
Country of origin: United States, France
Date of release: January 14, 2024
Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller
Neo-noir fans, gear up for an exciting release this month. 'Monsieur Spade', an American French series, starring Clive Owen is set to premiere on AMC on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
After the premiere of the first episode on Jan 14, the remaining five episodes will be released on subsequent Sundays till February 18. The six-episodic series is a co-production between AMC and Canal+.
What is the plot of 'Monsieur Spade'?
It's 1963 and the legendary Detective Sam Spade of San Francisco is enjoying his retirement in the South of France. However, the alleged return of his old foe changes everything. The brutal murders of six beloved nuns at a local convent shock the town.
As the leads are established, Detective Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to have great powers.
The official synopsis reads, "Detective Sam Spade - of 'The Maltese Falcon' fame - is pulled out of his tranquil retirement in France to investigate a series of brutal murders."
Who are the cast members of 'Monsieur Spade'?
Clive Owen
Clive Owen plays the lead role of Detective Sam Spade in the upcoming series.
The English actor, 59, first gained recognition in the UK for playing the lead role in the ITV series 'Chancer' (1990-1991). His performance in the 1998 neo-noir crime thriller film 'Croupier' got him the Golden Globe award and a BAFTA award.
He was also nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the romantic film 'Closer' (2004).
Rebecca Root
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Rebecca Root is an English actress, comedian, and voice coach. She is best known for playing the leading role in the BBC Two sitcom 'Boy Meets Girl'. She has also appeared in 'The Queen's Gambit', and 'Sex Education'.
In 'Monsieur Spade', she will be seen in the role of Cynthia Fitzsimmons.
Cara Bossom
Cara Bosson is an Anglo-French actor born in 2005. She has appeared in the action thriller TV series 'Deep State' (2018-2019). She also played Ève, Marie Curie's younger daughter in the 2019 biographical drama film 'Radioactive'.
She will be seen playing the role of Teresa in Clive Owen's upcoming series.
Other cast members include Louise Bourgoin as Marguerite Devereaux, Oscar Lesage as Henri, Chiara Mastroianni as Gabrielle, Stanley Weber as Jean-Pierre Devereaux, Matthew Beard as George Fitzsimmons, Denis Ménochet as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud, and Jonathan Zaccaï as Philippe Saint Andre.
Who is the director of 'Monsieur Spade'?
Scott Frank, known for writing and directing Netflix's popular miniseries 'The Queen's Gambit', has also helmed 'Monsieur Spade'. He was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Out of Sight' (1998) and 'Logan' (2017).
Scott Frank and Clive Owen also serve as Executive producers of 'Monsieur Spade'.
Is 'Monsieur Spade' worth watching?
Scott Frank has always awed the audience with his work as a director. His collaboration with the evergreen actor Clive Owen is something to look forward to! The trailer has already engaged the fans with its intriguing plot and the mystery element.
Though neo-noir isn't everyone's cup of tea, but those who follow this genre are definitely in for a treat.
'Monsieur Spade' trailer