This Sweet Sickness
Dites-lui que je l'aime
Synopsis
Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
David Martinaud
Miou-Miou
Juliette
Claude Piéplu
Choiun
Jacques Denis
Gérard Dutilleux
Dominique Laffin
Lise
Christian Clavier
François
Xavier Saint-Macary
Michel Barbet
Véronique Silver
Madame Barbet
Annick Le Moal
Camille
Josiane Balasko
Nadine
Robert Dullier
Michel Pilorgé
Maurice
Daniel Perche
Jacqueline Jeanne
Jeanne
Michel Such
Raymond
Jeanne Lobre
Nathan Miller
Boy
Roland Neunreuther
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Miller, Luc Béraud
- Original Score
- Alain Jomy
- Original Title
- Dites-lui que je l'aime
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Filmoblic, Prospectacle, FR3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Miller
Claude Miller, Luc Béraud, Patricia Highsmith
Alain Jomy
Pierre Lhomme
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Maurice Bernart, Hubert Niogret
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Miller
Director
Claude Miller
Screenplay
Maurice Bernart
Producer
Hilton McConnico
Production Design
Luc Béraud
Screenplay
Alain Jomy
Original Music Composer
Hubert Niogret
Producer
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Editor
Hilton McConnico
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Sweet Sickness
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What is This Sweet Sickness about?
Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.
Who directed This Sweet Sickness?
This Sweet Sickness was directed by Claude Miller.
Who stars in This Sweet Sickness?
The principal cast of This Sweet Sickness includes Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Claude Piéplu, Jacques Denis, Dominique Laffin.
When was This Sweet Sickness released and how long is it?
This Sweet Sickness was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for This Sweet Sickness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Sweet Sickness was composed by Alain Jomy.
Is This Sweet Sickness based on a book or true story?
This Sweet Sickness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Sweet Sickness?
This Sweet Sickness holds official age classifications: FR: TP.