The Monsieur Spade cast features Clive Owen, Cara Blossom and Denis Ménochet. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Scott Frank and Tom Fontana’s Canal+ series on AMC. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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Monsieur Spade takes place in 1960s France. As Sam Spade enjoys retired life in Bozouls, he becomes immersed in local conspiracies. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he investigates the murder of six nuns. Here’s every actor and character in Monsieur Spade, an adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s literary franchise character.

Clive OwenRead More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Detective Forst’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Clive Owen as Sam Spade

Character Profile: A retired detective who inherits a chateau. He is a man of many debts who struggles with emphysema. Sam learns about several murders while looking after a young girl in Bozouls.

Owen’s Resume: Larry in Closer (2004), Theo Faron in Children of Men (2006), Dalton Russell in Inside Man (2006), Dr. John W. Thackery in The Knick (2014-15), Andy Ronson in A Murder at the End of the World (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Fool Me Once’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Cara Bossom as Teresa

Character Profile: A 15-year-old girl. She arrives in Bozouls with Sam. Teresa is the son of a controversial Frenchman.

Bossom’s Resume: Chloë Easton in Deep State (2018), Ève Aged 11 in Radioactive (2019)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Culprits’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Denis Ménochet as Patrice Michaud

Character Profile: The chief of police in Bozouls. He is a stern man who clashes with Sam. Patrice warns the protagonist about minding his business.

Ménochet’s Resume: Perrier LaPadite in Inglourious Basterds (2009), Rapha Artole Père in In the House (2012), Emmanuel in The Mauritanian (2021), Antoine in The Beasts (2022), Jeeves in Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Bookie’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Louise Bourgoin as Marguerite (Peggy) Devereaux

Character Profile: A bar owner. She is Sam’s former lover. Marguerite proposes a business deal to the protagonist with her husband.

Bourgoin’s Resume: Audrey Varella in La fille de Monaco (2008), Adèle Blanc-Sec in The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010), Manon Fontaine in The Love Punch (2013), Sandrine in I Am a Soldier (2015), Chloé in Hippocrate (2018-21)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Chiara Mastroianni as Gabrielle

Character Profile: Sam’s deceased lover who leaves him a chateau. She appears during flashback sequences. Gabrielle conspires with Sam against a scheming Frenchman.

Mastroianni’s Resume: Sophie Choiset in Ready to Wear (1994), Marjane Adolescente et Adulte in Persepolis (2007), Véra 3 in Beloved (2011), Maria Mortemart in On a Magical Night (2019), Alice in Other People’s Children (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘A Nearly Normal Family’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Stanley Weber as Jean-Pierre Devereaux

Character Profile: Marguerite’s husband. He is supposed to stay off Gabrielle’s property. Jean-Pierre proposes a health club business deal to Sam.

Weber’s Resume: Juan Borgia in Borgia (2011-14), Comte St. Germain in Outlander (2016), Lindon in Britannia (2017-18), Stéphane Maroux in L’île aux 30 cercueils (2022), Alexandre Léger in Drops of God (2023-)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Obliterated’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Matthew Beard as George Fitzsimmons

Character Profile: The son of a landscape painter. He is an artist who wants to paint at Sam’s chateau.

Beard’s Resume: Blake (Teen) in When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007), Murray Cope in One Day (2011), Peter Hilton in The Imitation Game (2014), P in Johnny English Strikes Again (2018), Alan Lewis in Avenue 5 (2020-22)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Jonathan Zaccaï as Philippe Saint-Andre

Character Profile: Teresa’s father and Gabrielle’s former lover. He is a vagabond who blackmails people. Philippe’s behavior prompts a private investigation.

Zaccaï’s Resume: Pierre in Private Lessons (2008), King Philip of France in Robin Hood (2010), Raymond Sisteron in The Bureau (2015-20), Mattéo in Unfaithful (2019-20), Montmirail in Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Curse’

Monsieur Spade Cast: Rebecca Root as Cynthia Fitzsimmons

Character Profile: George’s mother. She appears briefly during the episode 2 teaser.

Root’s Resume: Judy in Boy Meets Girl (2015-16), Nurse in The Danish Girl (2015), Mayfield in The Sisters Brothers (2018), Miss Lonsdale in The Queen’s Gambit (2020), DS Diana Aird in The Rising (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘A Murder at the End of the World’

The Monsieur Spade cast also includes:

• Inès Melab as Gazala
• Clotilde Mollet as Helena Thibaut
• Oscar Lesage as Henri
• Hazem Hammad as Samir
• Frank Williams as Maurice Michaud
• Ismaël Berqouch as Zayd – Algerian Child
• Caroline Silhol as Audrey Saint-André
• Eric Colonge as Edgar — The Cafe Owner
• Roméo De Lacour as Basem
• Fannie Lineros as Widow Huchet
• Melha Mammeri as Baker’s Wife
• Martine Schambacher as Mother Superior
• Luke Tinson as Mendicant Monk
• Benjamin Duc as Anatole

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.