Providence
"A Movie of Rare Intelligence"
Originally released in 1977. Providence is a drama/comedy film. directed by Alain Resnais.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, and Ellen Burstyn
Synopsis
On the eve of his 78th birthday, the ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1977
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (64 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Claude Langham
David Warner
as Kevin Woodford
Ellen Burstyn
as Sonia Langham
Cyril Luckham
as Dr. Mark Eddington
John Gielgud
as Clive Langham
Tanya Lopert
as Miss Lister
Elaine Stritch
as Helen Wiener
Denis Lawson
as Dave Woodford
Kathryn Leigh Scott
as Miss Boon
Milo Sperber
as Jenner
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Citel Films
- Action Films
- SFP
- France 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence about?
On the eve of his 78th birthday, the ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on h...
Who directed Providence?
Providence was directed by Alain Resnais.
How long is Providence?
Providence has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Providence released?
Providence was released on January 25, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Providence?
The main cast of Providence includes Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, Ellen Burstyn, Cyril Luckham, John Gielgud.