A Simple Story
Une simple histoire
Synopsis
A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Hanoun
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Hanoun
- Original Score
- Hubert d'Auriol
- Original Title
- Une simple histoire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Hanoun
Marcel Hanoun
Hubert d'Auriol
Marcel Hanoun
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Hanoun
Writer
Marcel Hanoun
Producer
Marcel Hanoun
Director
Hubert d'Auriol
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Story
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What is A Simple Story about?
A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.
Who directed A Simple Story?
A Simple Story was directed by Marcel Hanoun.
Who stars in A Simple Story?
The principal cast of A Simple Story includes Micheline Bezançon, Elizabeth Huart, Raymond Jourdan, Gilette Barbier, Madeleine Marion.
When was A Simple Story released and how long is it?
A Simple Story was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for A Simple Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Simple Story was composed by Hubert d'Auriol.