The Cold Heart
Le coeur froid
Synopsis
Nathalie, traumatized by the death of a child she had to look after, is hired by Marti to take care of the little Serge, his son. The boy is abnormal, immured in silence. Nathalie brings him out of his shell and becomes attached to her protege. She feels his life is threatened: serious incidents happen. For Christmas, they are alone, and the child mysteriously disappears. She discovers him in the basement, locked up in a chest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Helman
- Screenplay & Story
- G.J. Arnaud, Maurice Germain, Henri Helman
- Original Title
- Le coeur froid
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Productions Heldes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Helman
G.J. Arnaud, Maurice Germain, Henri Helman
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Henri Helman
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cold Heart
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What is The Cold Heart about?
Nathalie, traumatized by the death of a child she had to look after, is hired by Marti to take care of the little Serge, his son. The boy is abnormal, immured in silence. Nathalie brings him out of his shell and becomes attached to her protege. She feels his life is threatened: serious incidents happen. For Christmas, they are alone, and the child mysteriously disappears. She discovers him in the basement, locked up in a chest.
Who directed The Cold Heart?
The Cold Heart was directed by Henri Helman.
Who stars in The Cold Heart?
The principal cast of The Cold Heart includes Maud Rayer, Johann Ménard, Maurice Germain, Maria Laborit, Michel Robin.
When was The Cold Heart released and how long is it?
The Cold Heart was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is The Cold Heart based on a book or true story?
The Cold Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "G.J. Arnaud".