Lily & Lily
Synopsis
Lily DaCosta is a Hollywood movie star of the 1930s. Capricious and unbearable, she leads a scandalous life and makes life hell for everyone around her. Then along comes Deborah, her twin sister, a puritanical and shy farmer. The two sisters look so alike that when they swap lives, they lead a crooked journalist, a husband in need of money, greedy servants, and an ex-husband who has escaped from Alcatraz into a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings. Created for the stage in 1985 by Jacqueline Maillan, Lily & Lily has become a legend of boulevard theater.
Top Cast
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Michèle Bernier
Lily DaCosta & Deborah DaCosta
Francis Perrin
Sam : L'imprésario
Véronique Boulanger
Charlène : La journaliste-critique
Éric Boucher
Jonathan
Cyril Garnier
Julio : Le mari de Lily DaCosta
Riton Liebman
Doug : L'ex-mari de Lily DaCosta, évadé d'Alcatraz
Bastien Monier
Gaston : Le valet de chambre
Morgane Cabot
Yvette : La femme de chambre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Thiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Barillet, Jean-Pierre Grédy, Michèle Bernier, Marie-Pascale Osterrieth, Roland Oberlin
- Original Score
- Jacques Davidovici
- Original Title
- Lily & Lily
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ADLTV, Théâtre de Paris, Arts Live Entertainment, Fimalac Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Thiel
Pierre Barillet, Jean-Pierre Grédy, Michèle Bernier, Marie-Pascale Osterrieth, Roland Oberlin
Jacques Davidovici
Philippe Thuillier
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Thiel
Director
Philippe Thuillier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lily & Lily
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What is Lily & Lily about?
Lily DaCosta is a Hollywood movie star of the 1930s. Capricious and unbearable, she leads a scandalous life and makes life hell for everyone around her. Then along comes Deborah, her twin sister, a puritanical and shy farmer. The two sisters look so alike that when they swap lives, they lead a crooked journalist, a husband in need of money, greedy servants, and an ex-husband who has escaped from Alcatraz into a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings. Created for the stage in 1985 by Jacqueline Maillan, Lily & Lily has become a legend of boulevard theater.
Who directed Lily & Lily?
Lily & Lily was directed by Dominique Thiel.
Who stars in Lily & Lily?
The principal cast of Lily & Lily includes Michèle Bernier, Francis Perrin, Véronique Boulanger, Éric Boucher, Cyril Garnier.
When was Lily & Lily released and how long is it?
Lily & Lily was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Lily & Lily?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lily & Lily was composed by Jacques Davidovici.
Is Lily & Lily based on a book or true story?
Lily & Lily is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean-Pierre Grédy", Novel: "Pierre Barillet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lily & Lily?
Lily & Lily holds official age classifications: FR: TP.