Life Love Death
La vie, l'amour, la mort
Synopsis
François Toledo, married businessman and father, falls head-over-heels in love with Janine, a work colleague. However, he is soon found out: after three dates, he strangles some prostitutes, when, the victim of blackmail, he becomes dishonored. He is taken to court, and sentenced to be killed by a guillotine.
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Amidou
François Toledo
Caroline Cellier
Caroline
Janine Magnan
Janine Toledo
Lisette Bersy
Hélène, François' mother-in-law
Marcel Bozzuffi
Commissioner Marchand
Pierre Zimmer
Police officer
Sylvia Saurel
Sabine, prostitute
Denyse Roland
Prostitute in Nimes
Rita Maiden
Prostitute in car
Catherine Samie
Julie, prostitute
Pierre Collet
Chief Executioner
Albert Naud
Defense lawyer
Jean-Pierre Sloan
Prosecutor
Nathalie Durrand
Sophie Toledo
Albert Rajau
Assistant executioner
Jacques Henry
Assistant executioner
Jean-Marc Allègre
Assistant executioner
Colette Taconnat
Social worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- La vie, l'amour, la mort
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- PEA, Produzioni Associate Delphos, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films Ariane, Les Films 13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
Francis Lai
Jean Collomb
Claude Barrois
Georges Dancigers, Alexandre Mnouchkine
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Director
Jean Collomb
Director of Photography
Georges Dancigers
Producer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Claude Barrois
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Love Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Love Death about?
François Toledo, married businessman and father, falls head-over-heels in love with Janine, a work colleague. However, he is soon found out: after three dates, he strangles some prostitutes, when, the victim of blackmail, he becomes dishonored. He is taken to court, and sentenced to be killed by a guillotine.
Who directed Life Love Death?
Life Love Death was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Life Love Death?
The principal cast of Life Love Death includes Amidou, Caroline Cellier, Janine Magnan, Lisette Bersy, Marcel Bozzuffi.
When was Life Love Death released and how long is it?
Life Love Death was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Love Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Love Death was composed by Francis Lai.