The Bear and the Doll
L'Ours et la Poupée
“Did you hear about "The Bear and the Doll?"”
Synopsis
A quiet cellist living in the countryside has his life disrupted when he accidentally bumps into a wealthy, temperamental woman in a Rolls-Royce. Angered by his indifference to her charm, she attempts to seduce him, but he resists her attempts to invade his peaceful life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Companéez, Michel Deville
- Original Score
- Eddie Vartan
- Original Title
- L'Ours et la Poupée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Parc Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Deville
Nina Companéez, Michel Deville
Eddie Vartan
Claude Lecomte
Nina Companéez
Mag Bodard
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Deville
Director
Nina Companéez
Editor
Claude Lecomte
Director of Photography
Claude Pignot
Production Design
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Mag Bodard
Producer
Nina Companéez
Writer
Michel Deville
Writer
Eddie Vartan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bear and the Doll
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What is The Bear and the Doll about?
A quiet cellist living in the countryside has his life disrupted when he accidentally bumps into a wealthy, temperamental woman in a Rolls-Royce. Angered by his indifference to her charm, she attempts to seduce him, but he resists her attempts to invade his peaceful life.
Who directed The Bear and the Doll?
The Bear and the Doll was directed by Michel Deville.
Who stars in The Bear and the Doll?
The principal cast of The Bear and the Doll includes Brigitte Bardot, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daniel Ceccaldi, Georges Claisse, Julien Verdier.
When was The Bear and the Doll released and how long is it?
The Bear and the Doll was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bear and the Doll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bear and the Doll was composed by Eddie Vartan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bear and the Doll?
The Bear and the Doll holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).