The Lovers

The Lovers

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1958-11-05
Genre:Romance, Drama
Duration:91 min
Country:France
Director:Louis Malle
Actors:Jeanne Moreau, Alain Cuny, José Luis de Vilallonga, Jean-Marc Bory, Judith Magre
Production:Nouvelles Éditions de Film

Overview:

A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.

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