Another Man, Another Chance
Un autre homme, une autre chance
“Somewhere in this world there is one person you are destined to meet.”
Synopsis
Young Jeanne falls in love with photographer Francis, who soon takes her with him when he emigrates to America. In a small town in the still wild west, they build up a small photo shop. Meanwhile, animal doctor David lives on his lonesome farm together with his unlucky wife. It takes years and two tragic accidents until Jeanne and David meet. She has already decided to return to France as soon as possible, but love, and fate, have other plans.
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James Caan
David Williams
Geneviève Bujold
Jeanne Leroy
Francis Huster
Francis Leroy
Susan Tyrrell
Alice
Jennifer Warren
Mary Williams
Rossie Harris
Simon Williams
Linda Lee Lyons
Sarah Leroy
Jacques Villeret
Customer
Fred Stuthman
Mary's Father
Diana Douglas
Mary's Mother
Michael Berryman
1st Bandit
Dominic Barto
Wounded Man
Richard Farnsworth
Stagecoach Driver
George Flaherty
Sheriff Carter
Robert Tessier
Blacksmith
Jean-François Rémi
Jeanne's Father
Walter Barnes
Foster
William S. Bartman
Telegrapher
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Un autre homme, une autre chance
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Les Films 13, Les Films Ariane, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Francis Lai
Jacques Lefrançois, Stanley Cortez
Georges Klotz, Fabien D. Tordjmann
Georges Dancigers, Alexandre Mnouchkine
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Director
Georges Dancigers
Producer
Claude Lelouch
Writer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Jacques Lefrançois
Director of Photography
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Georges Klotz
Editor
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Raymond Leplont
Production Design
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
Jean Pezet
Costume Design
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Another Man, Another Chance about?
Young Jeanne falls in love with photographer Francis, who soon takes her with him when he emigrates to America. In a small town in the still wild west, they build up a small photo shop. Meanwhile, animal doctor David lives on his lonesome farm together with his unlucky wife. It takes years and two tragic accidents until Jeanne and David meet. She has already decided to return to France as soon as possible, but love, and fate, have other plans.
Who directed Another Man, Another Chance?
Another Man, Another Chance was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Another Man, Another Chance?
The principal cast of Another Man, Another Chance includes James Caan, Geneviève Bujold, Francis Huster, Susan Tyrrell, Jennifer Warren.
When was Another Man, Another Chance released and how long is it?
Another Man, Another Chance was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Another Man, Another Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Another Man, Another Chance was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Another Man, Another Chance?
Another Man, Another Chance holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).