Vincent, Francois, Paul and the Others

1974 1h 53m FR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 165

Drama

Synopsis

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Three friends navigate mid-life crises: a blocked writer, a disillusioned doctor, and a charming man facing bankruptcy and divorce. As their struggles strain friendships, a younger man captures the attention of one friend's wife, complicating their lives further.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yves Montand
Vincent, entrepreneur
Michel Piccoli
François, médecin
Serge Reggiani
Paul, écrivain, journaliste
Gérard Depardieu
Jean Lavallée, ami de Vincent
Umberto Orsini
Jacques
Stéphane Audran
Catherine, l'ex-femme de Vincent
Antonella Lualdi
Julia, la femme de Paul
Marie Dubois
Lucie, la femme de François

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claude Sautet
Writers: Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claude Sautet, shot by Jean Boffety. 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 Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Yves Montand and Michel Piccoli and Serge Reggiani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0072368 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Claude Sautet directs. Jean Boffety behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Jacqueline Thiédot cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Claude Sautet, shot by Jean Boffety. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacqueline Thiédot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Yves Montand and Michel Piccoli and Serge Reggiani carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0072368 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.