Light Years Away
Les Années lumière
“An old man with a secret... A young man seeking an answer...”
Synopsis
A young drifter meets up with a strange old man who claims that he has been taught to fly by birds
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Tanner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Tanner
- Original Score
- Arié Dzierlatka
- Original Title
- Les Années lumière
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Slotint, Phoenix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Tanner
Alain Tanner, Daniel Odier
Arié Dzierlatka
Brigitte Sousselier
Yves Peyrot, Pierre Héros
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Tanner
Director
Alain Tanner
Screenplay
Yves Peyrot
Producer
Pierre Héros
Producer
Brigitte Sousselier
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light Years Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Light Years Away about?
A young drifter meets up with a strange old man who claims that he has been taught to fly by birds
Who directed Light Years Away?
Light Years Away was directed by Alain Tanner.
Who stars in Light Years Away?
The principal cast of Light Years Away includes Trevor Howard, Mick Ford, Bernice Stegers, Henri Virlogeux, Odile Schmitt.
When was Light Years Away released and how long is it?
Light Years Away was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Light Years Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light Years Away was composed by Arié Dzierlatka.
Is Light Years Away based on a book or true story?
Light Years Away is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Odier".