The Old Maid
La Vieille Fille
Synopsis
Muriel is a shy woman who bluffs and blusters around in order to hide her shyness and to protect her loneliness, even though she longs wistfully for a companion of some sort. She has been lonely so long that now she is an old maid and has never been wooed. In this gentle French film, Muriel gets a glimpse of romance when Gabriel walks into the seaside hotel she is vacationing in. His car has broken down, and he has to stay there for a few days while it is repaired. Hers is the only dinner table with room at it, and Gabriel cannot prevent himself from charming women. She is stiff with him at first, but soon they develop a friendship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Blanc
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Blanc
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- La Vieille Fille
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, Pegaso Cinematografica, Praesidens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Michel Legrand
Pierre Lhomme
Hélène Plemiannikov
Raymond Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Director
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Writer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Hélène Plemiannikov
Editor
Raymond Danon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Maid
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What is The Old Maid about?
Muriel is a shy woman who bluffs and blusters around in order to hide her shyness and to protect her loneliness, even though she longs wistfully for a companion of some sort. She has been lonely so long that now she is an old maid and has never been wooed. In this gentle French film, Muriel gets a glimpse of romance when Gabriel walks into the seaside hotel she is vacationing in. His car has broken down, and he has to stay there for a few days while it is repaired. Hers is the only dinner table with room at it, and Gabriel cannot prevent himself from charming women. She is stiff with him at first, but soon they develop a friendship.
Who directed The Old Maid?
The Old Maid was directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc.
Who stars in The Old Maid?
The principal cast of The Old Maid includes Philippe Noiret, Annie Girardot, Marthe Keller, Michael Lonsdale, Édith Scob.
When was The Old Maid released and how long is it?
The Old Maid was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Maid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Maid was composed by Michel Legrand.