Le Sourire
Synopsis
An old psychiatrist finds out that he is likely to suffer a second and probably fatal heart attack in the near future. As a consequence he becomes determined to seduce Odile, a young woman he first encounters in a railway compartment.
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Marielle
Pierre-François Le Clainche
Emmanuelle Seigner
Odile
Richard Bohringer
Jean-Jean
Chantal Banlier
Loulou
Bernard Verley
Ma tante
Mathilde Seigner
Tuttut
Nathalie Cardone
Brigitte
Catherine Mongodin
Wagon
Jeanne Savary
Cisca
Nadia Barentin
Gaby
Noëlla Dussart
Chipper
Christine Pascal
Chantal
Maïté Nahyr
Mado
Sabine Tingry
Girl Miami-Follies
Cynthia Van Damme
Girl Miami-Follies
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Miller
- Original Score
- Antoine Ouvrier, Pierre Boscheron, Vincent Glenn
- Original Title
- Le Sourire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Film Par Film, Les Films de la Boissière, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Miller
Claude Miller
Antoine Ouvrier, Pierre Boscheron, Vincent Glenn
Guillaume Schiffman
Anne Lafarge
Annie Miller, Jean-Louis Livi
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Miller
Director
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Anne Lafarge
Editor
Antoine Ouvrier
Original Music Composer
Pierre Boscheron
Original Music Composer
Annie Miller
Producer
Vincent Glenn
Original Music Composer
Claude Miller
Writer
Jacqueline Bouchard
Costume Design
Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Sourire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Sourire about?
An old psychiatrist finds out that he is likely to suffer a second and probably fatal heart attack in the near future. As a consequence he becomes determined to seduce Odile, a young woman he first encounters in a railway compartment.
Who directed Le Sourire?
Le Sourire was directed by Claude Miller.
Who stars in Le Sourire?
The principal cast of Le Sourire includes Jean-Pierre Marielle, Emmanuelle Seigner, Richard Bohringer, Chantal Banlier, Bernard Verley.
When was Le Sourire released and how long is it?
Le Sourire was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Sourire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Sourire was composed by Antoine Ouvrier, Pierre Boscheron, Vincent Glenn.