Charles and Lucie
Charles et Lucie
“Love is one of life's happiest surprises.. "Charles and Lucie" is the other.”
Synopsis
An old and poor couple, Charles and Lucie, scrape by working as a concierge and an untalented antique dealer, respectively. But one day, their dreary daily routine is disrupted by the surprising news that they have inherited a luxurious house in the South of France.
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Daniel Ceccaldi
Charles
Ginette Garcin
Lucie
Georges Claisse
Nérac
Jean-Marie Proslier
Léon
Guy Grosso
De la Madrigière
Samson Fainsilber
Le gobeur d'oeufs
Féodor Atkine
Le tueur fou
Marcel Gassouk
Le chef déménageur
Henri Tisot
Le gradé municipal
Robert Beauvais
Le gardien aux tics
Nelly Kaplan
Nostradama
Albert Konan-Koffi
Le gardien de la décharge
Albert Lerda
L'agent municipal
Julie Turin
Le petite fille aux oiseaux
Josy Andrieu
La mère de la petite fille aux oiseaux
Jacques Hansen
L'inspecteur principal
Pierre Repp
Le conducteur d'autobus
Jacques Maury
Le commissaire
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelly Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Chapot, Claude Makovski, Nelly Kaplan
- Original Score
- Pierre Perret
- Original Title
- Charles et Lucie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Cythère Films, Tele Europa, Les Films de la Chouette, Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelly Kaplan
Jean Chapot, Claude Makovski, Nelly Kaplan
Pierre Perret
Gilbert Sandoz
Marco Cavé
Claude Makovski, Jean Chapot
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Perret
Original Music Composer
Nelly Kaplan
Director
Gilbert Sandoz
Director of Photography
Jean Chapot
Writer
Marco Cavé
Editor
Claude Makovski
Producer
Claude Makovski
Writer
Nelly Kaplan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charles and Lucie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charles and Lucie about?
An old and poor couple, Charles and Lucie, scrape by working as a concierge and an untalented antique dealer, respectively. But one day, their dreary daily routine is disrupted by the surprising news that they have inherited a luxurious house in the South of France.
Who directed Charles and Lucie?
Charles and Lucie was directed by Nelly Kaplan.
Who stars in Charles and Lucie?
The principal cast of Charles and Lucie includes Daniel Ceccaldi, Ginette Garcin, Georges Claisse, Jean-Marie Proslier, Guy Grosso.
When was Charles and Lucie released and how long is it?
Charles and Lucie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Charles and Lucie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charles and Lucie was composed by Pierre Perret.