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La Pointe Courte
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Title: La Pointe Courte

Release Date: 4 Jan 1956

Runtime: 1h 20m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Ciné-Tamaris

Production Companies: Ciné-Tamaris

Overview: A penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the inhabitants of Sète in the South of France.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (111 votes)

Cast

  • Him: Philippe Noiret
  • Her: Silvia Monfort
  • Raphäel Scotto: Marcel Jouet
  • Albert Soldino: Albert Lubrano
  • Anna Soldino: Anna Banegas
  • Dédé Soldino: André Lubrano
  • Albert's Wife: Rossette Lubrano
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