I Married a Shadow
J'ai épousé une ombre
Synopsis
After a train accident, a woman survives and is mistaken for an other woman she just met on a train before the accident.
Top Cast
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Nathalie Baye
Hélène
Francis Huster
Pierre
Richard Bohringer
Frank
Madeleine Robinson
Mme Meyrand
Guy Tréjan
Mathieu Meyrand
Victoria Abril
Fifo
Véronique Genest
Patricia Meyrand
Maurice Jacquemont
Maître Jacques Bassot - le notaire
Solenn Jarniou
Nelly
André Thorent
Le médecin de la clinique
Humbert Balsan
Bertrand Meyrand
André Chaumeau
M. Pessac, Maître de chai
Jean-Henri Chambois
Le médecin de famille
Arlette Gilbert
La sage-femme
Christine Paolini
L'infirmière
Philippe Guégan
Marcel Roche
Pessac
Nella Barbier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Laurent
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- J'ai épousé une ombre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- TF1, Sara Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Davis
Patrick Laurent, Cornell Woolrich, Robin Davis
Philippe Sarde
Bernard Zitzermann
Marie Castro
Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Marie Castro
Editor
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Patrick Laurent
Screenplay
Alain Sarde
Producer
Robin Davis
Director
Robin Davis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Married a Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Married a Shadow about?
After a train accident, a woman survives and is mistaken for an other woman she just met on a train before the accident.
Who directed I Married a Shadow?
I Married a Shadow was directed by Robin Davis.
Who stars in I Married a Shadow?
The principal cast of I Married a Shadow includes Nathalie Baye, Francis Huster, Richard Bohringer, Madeleine Robinson, Guy Tréjan.
When was I Married a Shadow released and how long is it?
I Married a Shadow was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for I Married a Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Married a Shadow was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is I Married a Shadow based on a book or true story?
I Married a Shadow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cornell Woolrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Married a Shadow?
I Married a Shadow holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).