The Lovers
Les Amants
“THIS WAS HER MOMENT! ...and nothing else mattered!”
Synopsis
A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.
Top Cast
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Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Tournier
Alain Cuny
Henri Tournier
José Luis de Vilallonga
Raoul Flores
Jean-Marc Bory
Bernard Dubois-Lambert
Judith Magre
Maggy Thiebaut-Leroy
Gaston Modot
Coudray
Michèle Girardon
Secretary
Claude Mansard
Marcelot
Georgette Lobre
Marthe
Lucienne Hamon
Chantal
Pierre Frag
Gib Grossac
Jean-Claude Brialy
Boy on a ride (uncredited)
Patricia Maurin
Catherine, daughter of Jeanne (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Screenplay & Story
- Louise de Vilmorin
- Original Score
- Johannes Brahms
- Original Title
- Les Amants
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Nouvelles Éditions de Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Malle
Louise de Vilmorin, Dominique Vivant
Johannes Brahms
Henri Decaë
Léonide Azar, Madeleine Bibollet, Kenout Peltier
Department Leadership Roster
Louise de Vilmorin
Screenplay
Léonide Azar
Editor
Bernard Evein
Production Design
Louis Malle
Director
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Madeleine Bibollet
Editor
Kenout Peltier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lovers about?
A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.
Who directed The Lovers?
The Lovers was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in The Lovers?
The principal cast of The Lovers includes Jeanne Moreau, Alain Cuny, José Luis de Vilallonga, Jean-Marc Bory, Judith Magre.
When was The Lovers released and how long is it?
The Lovers was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovers was composed by Johannes Brahms.
Is The Lovers based on a book or true story?
The Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dominique Vivant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovers?
The Lovers holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).