Heartbeat
La Chamade
“The heart has many rooms, some filled, most empty.”
Synopsis
The mistress of a wealthy man misses material comforts when she leaves him for a younger lover.
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Lucile
Michel Piccoli
Charles
Roger Van Hool
Antoine
Amidou
Etienne
Philippine Pascal
Claire
Louise Rioton
Pauline, la servante
Monique Lejeune
Marianne
Christiane Lasquin
Madeleine
Matt Carney
Destret, l'Américain
Irène Tunc
Diane
Jacques Sereys
Johnny
Jean-François Stévenin
le jeune homme au pull bleu, dans le bistrot
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Cavalier
- Screenplay & Story
- Françoise Sagan, Alain Cavalier
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux
- Original Title
- La Chamade
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- PEA, Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Cavalier
Françoise Sagan, Alain Cavalier
Maurice Le Roux
Pierre Lhomme
Pierre Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
Françoise Sagan
Writer
Alain Cavalier
Director
Alain Cavalier
Writer
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Jacques Dugied
Production Design
Maurice Le Roux
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heartbeat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartbeat about?
The mistress of a wealthy man misses material comforts when she leaves him for a younger lover.
Who directed Heartbeat?
Heartbeat was directed by Alain Cavalier.
Who stars in Heartbeat?
The principal cast of Heartbeat includes Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Roger Van Hool, Amidou, Philippine Pascal.
When was Heartbeat released and how long is it?
Heartbeat was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartbeat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartbeat was composed by Maurice Le Roux.
Is Heartbeat based on a book or true story?
Heartbeat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Françoise Sagan".