Second Wind
Un Second Souffle
Synopsis
An aging dentist looks for a little liveliness by abandoning his wife in favor of a younger woman. When he learns that his mistress also has another younger lover, he gets jealous, but tries not to make an issue of it. In the end, he dumps her and returns to his wife, who is not about to stand for his middle-aged immaturity. She leaves him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Blain
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Pérez, Gérard Blain
- Original Score
- Jean-Pierre Stora, François Rauber
- Original Title
- Un Second Souffle
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cinépol, TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Blain
Michel Pérez, Gérard Blain
Jean-Pierre Stora, François Rauber
Emmanuel Machuel
Jean-Philippe Berger
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Stora
Original Music Composer
Gérard Blain
Director
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Michel Pérez
Writer
Jean-Philippe Berger
Editor
Gérard Blain
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Wind
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What is Second Wind about?
An aging dentist looks for a little liveliness by abandoning his wife in favor of a younger woman. When he learns that his mistress also has another younger lover, he gets jealous, but tries not to make an issue of it. In the end, he dumps her and returns to his wife, who is not about to stand for his middle-aged immaturity. She leaves him.
Who directed Second Wind?
Second Wind was directed by Gérard Blain.
Who stars in Second Wind?
The principal cast of Second Wind includes Robert Stack, Anicée Alvina, Sophie Desmarets, Mareike Carrière, Annie Kovacz.
When was Second Wind released and how long is it?
Second Wind was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Second Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Second Wind was composed by Jean-Pierre Stora, François Rauber.