The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
121 audience votes
Key crew
- Pierre Granier-DeferreDirector
- Pierre Granier-DeferreWriter
- Pascal JardinWriter
- Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jean GabinJulien Bouin
- Simone SignoretClémence Bouin
- Annie CordyNelly, boss of the Floride hotel
- Jacques RispalDoctor
- Harry-MaxRetiree, ex-colleague of Julien
- Carlo NellReal estate agent
- André RouyerUnion representative
- Nicole DesaillyNurse
- Yves BarsacqArchitect
- Renate BirgoDairywoman
- Ermanno CasanovaBoss of the cafe
- Georges MansartBoy on the motorcycle
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookalienationestranged couple