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…They're singing and dancing in the streets. - The Young Girls of Rochefort
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Title: The Young Girls of Rochefort

Release Date: 8 Mar 1967

Runtime: 2h 6m

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Director: Parc Film, Madeleine Films

Production Companies: Parc Film, Madeleine Films

Overview: Delphine and Solange are two sisters living in Rochefort. Delphine is a dancing teacher and Solange composes and teaches the piano. Maxence is a poet and a painter. He is doing his military service. Simon owns a music shop, he left Paris one month ago to come back where he fell in love 10 years ago. They are looking for love, looking for each other, without being aware that their ideal partner is very close...

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Average Vote: 7.7 (599 votes)

Cast

  • Delphine Garnier: Catherine Deneuve
  • Solange Garnier: Françoise Dorléac
  • Maxence: Jacques Perrin
  • Andy Miller: Gene Kelly
  • Yvonne Garnier: Danielle Darrieux
  • Simon Dame: Michel Piccoli
  • Etienne: George Chakiris
  • Bill: Grover Dale
  • Guillaume Lancien: Jacques Riberolles
  • Josette: Geneviève Thénier
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