The Tender Age
Adolphe ou l'âge tendre
Synopsis
Twenty-year-old Henri Rebecque wants to make his dream come true: to bring Benjamin Constant's Adolphe to the screen in amateur format. Armed with a sixteen-millimeter camera and a team of friends, Henri embarks on this adventure, playing the role of Adolphe himself. Despite all the warnings, he lived through the passion and ordeal of the novel's hero, right to the end. Different times and circumstances will not change this.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Henri Adolphe
Ulla Jacobsson
Hélène
Philippe Noiret
Pourtalain
Claude Giraud
d'Aulnay
Maria Mauban
Madame Rebeque
Claude Dauphin
Monsieur Rebeque
Nathalie Nell
Patou
Michel Robert
Paul
Joseph Falcucci
Bob
Catherine Rich
Jean Riveyre
Jean-Christophe Etienne
Joseph Falcucci
Jacques Astoux
May Meeves
Ewa Krasnodębska
Hélène's Cousin
Krzysztof Chamiec
Hélène's Cousin
Leszek Herdegen
Hélène's Cousin
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Toublanc-Michel
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Toublanc-Michel, Benjamin Constant
- Original Score
- Jean-Michel Damase
- Original Title
- Adolphe ou l'âge tendre
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Prisma Films, Océanic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Toublanc-Michel
Bernard Toublanc-Michel, Benjamin Constant
Jean-Michel Damase
Jean Charvein
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Toublanc-Michel
Director
Jean-Michel Damase
Original Music Composer
Jean Charvein
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tender Age.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Tender Age.
list0
Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
Similar Titles to The Tender Age
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.6
7.4
4.6
6.0
5.9
6.5
6.0
6.2
5.4
7.5
6.1
5.8
5.2
2.4
3.8
7.8
More Like The Tender Age
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Tender Age
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tender Age about?
Twenty-year-old Henri Rebecque wants to make his dream come true: to bring Benjamin Constant's Adolphe to the screen in amateur format. Armed with a sixteen-millimeter camera and a team of friends, Henri embarks on this adventure, playing the role of Adolphe himself. Despite all the warnings, he lived through the passion and ordeal of the novel's hero, right to the end. Different times and circumstances will not change this.
Who directed The Tender Age?
The Tender Age was directed by Bernard Toublanc-Michel.
Who stars in The Tender Age?
The principal cast of The Tender Age includes Jean-Claude Dauphin, Ulla Jacobsson, Philippe Noiret, Claude Giraud, Maria Mauban.
When was The Tender Age released and how long is it?
The Tender Age was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tender Age?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tender Age was composed by Jean-Michel Damase.