The Friends
Originally released in 1971. The Friends is a drama film. directed by Gérard Blain. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philippe March, Jean Favre, and Jean-Claude Dauphin
Synopsis
Philippe is an older man and an industrialist whose wife is confined to her bed. They have no children. As he is preparing to go on a vacation to the seaside, he strikes up an acquaintance with Paul, a young working-class boy, and decides to bring him along. This is Paul's first glimpse of how the other half lives, with their first-class hotels and so on. When he meets some aristocratic young people at the resort, he tries to put over the fiction that he is of their class, with poor success.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philippe March
as Philippe
Jean Favre
as Paul
Jean-Claude Dauphin
as Nicolas
Nathalie Fontaine
as Marie-Laure
Dany Roussel
as Paul's Mother
Claude Larcher
as Béatrice
Hélène Zanicolli
as Monique
Christian Chevreuse
as Riding School Teacher
Martin Pierlot
as Jean-Marc
Liliane Valais
as Marie-Laure's Mother
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinépol
- O.C.F.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Friends about?
Philippe is an older man and an industrialist whose wife is confined to her bed. They have no children. As he is preparing to go on a vacation to the seaside, he strikes up an acquaintance with Pau...
Who directed The Friends?
The Friends was directed by Gérard Blain.
How long is The Friends?
The Friends has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Friends released?
The Friends was released on September 7, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Friends?
The main cast of The Friends includes Philippe March, Jean Favre, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Nathalie Fontaine, Dany Roussel.