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A breath of fresh vintage air - The Artist
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Title: The Artist

Release Date: 12 Oct 2011

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Director: uFilm, La Petite Reine, Studio 37, La Classe américaine, JD Prod, France 3 Cinéma, Jouror Productions

Production Companies: uFilm, La Petite Reine, Studio 37, La Classe américaine, JD Prod, France 3 Cinéma, Jouror Productions

Overview: Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

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Average Vote: 7.457 (3271 votes)

Cast

  • George Valentin: Jean Dujardin
  • Peppy Miller: Bérénice Bejo
  • Al Zimmer: John Goodman
  • Clifton: James Cromwell
  • Doris Valentin: Penelope Ann Miller
  • Constance Gray: Missi Pyle
  • Peppy's Maid: Beth Grant
  • Peppy's Butler: Ed Lauter
  • Policeman Fire: Joel Murray
  • Norma: Elizabeth Tulloch
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