Pierre and Paul

1969 1h 30m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Pierre is a middle-aged factory worker with plenty of unresolved anger. After his father's death, his mother feels compelled to move in with him. Having just moved there with his beautiful girlfriend, he begins to feel the pressure. When the May Day revolt begins, he goes crazy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierre Mondy
Pierre
Robert Juillard
Paul
Bulle Ogier
Martine
Madeleine Barbulée
Mathilde
Pierre Santini
Moran
Philippe Moreau
Trabon
Francis Girod
Levasseur
Fred Personne
Auvray

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: René Allio
Writers: René Allio
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by René Allio, shot by Georges Leclerc. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jacques Dutronc. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Chantal Delattre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Pierre Mondy and Robert Juillard and Bulle Ogier carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

René Allio directs. Georges Leclerc behind the camera. Jacques Dutronc scores. Chantal Delattre cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
257 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by René Allio, shot by Georges Leclerc. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jacques Dutronc. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Chantal Delattre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pierre Mondy and Robert Juillard and Bulle Ogier carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0064810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.