Cousin, Cousine
“A rare romantic comedy”
Synopsis
Two distant cousins meet at a wedding banquet for an elderly couple. Over time, a close friendship develops between them, but their spouses begin to think that they are more than just friends.
Top Cast
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Marie-Christine Barrault
Marthe
Victor Lanoux
Ludovic
Marie-France Pisier
Karine
Guy Marchand
Pascal
Ginette Garcin
Bijou
Sybil Maas
Diane
Popeck
Sacy
Pierre Plessis
Gobert
Catherine Verlor
Nelsa
Hubert Gignoux
Thomas
Françoise Caillaud
Peggy
Véronique Dancier
Clarence
Catherine Day
woman on bench
Carine Delamare
pupil of tap dance
Maïté Delamare
Fernande
Emmanuel de Sablet
Philippe
Alain Doutey
Jérôme
Pierre Forget
Deschamps
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Charles Tacchella
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Charles Tacchella, Danièle Thompson
- Original Score
- Gérard Anfosso
- Original Title
- Cousin, Cousine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Les Films Pomereu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Jean-Charles Tacchella, Danièle Thompson
Gérard Anfosso
Georges Lendi, Éric Faucherre, Michel Thiriet
Agnès Guillemot, Juliette Welfling, Marie-Aimée Debril
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Producer
Georges Lendi
Director of Photography
Éric Faucherre
Director of Photography
Agnès Guillemot
Editor
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Director
Michel Thiriet
Director of Photography
Gérard Anfosso
Original Music Composer
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Screenplay
Danièle Thompson
Screenplay
Jeanne Vergne
Costume Design
Juliette Welfling
Editor
Marie-Aimée Debril
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Oscars 1977
Nominees and selected films for the 49th Academy Awards (ceremony year 1977).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousin, Cousine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cousin, Cousine about?
Two distant cousins meet at a wedding banquet for an elderly couple. Over time, a close friendship develops between them, but their spouses begin to think that they are more than just friends.
Who directed Cousin, Cousine?
Cousin, Cousine was directed by Jean-Charles Tacchella.
Who stars in Cousin, Cousine?
The principal cast of Cousin, Cousine includes Marie-Christine Barrault, Victor Lanoux, Marie-France Pisier, Guy Marchand, Ginette Garcin.
When was Cousin, Cousine released and how long is it?
Cousin, Cousine was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cousin, Cousine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cousin, Cousine was composed by Gérard Anfosso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cousin, Cousine?
Cousin, Cousine holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).