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A Hymn to Life and Love - Jules and Jim
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Title: Jules and Jim

Release Date: 23 Jan 1962

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.)

Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.)

Overview: In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.6 (975 votes)

Cast

  • Jim: Henri Serre
  • Jules: Oskar Werner
  • Catherine: Jeanne Moreau
  • Thérèse: Marie Dubois
  • Sabine: Sabine Haudepin
  • Gilberte: Vanna Urbino
  • Albert: Serge Rezvani
  • Lucie: Anny Nelsen
  • Récitant / Narrator (voix): Michel Subor
  • Albert's Companion: Danielle Bassiak
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