This Special Friendship
Les Amitiés particulières
“What Was Their Guilt?”
Synopsis
A tale of the tender relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and the fourteen-year-old upperclassman who is the object of his desire, all set within the rigid atmosphere of a Jesuit-run school.
Top Cast
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Francis Lacombrade
Georges de Sarre
Didier Haudepin
Alexandre Motier
François Leccia
Lucien Rouvière
Dominique Maurin
Marc de Blajean
Louis Seigner
Father Lauzon
Michel Bouquet
Father Trennes
Lucien Nat
Father Superior
Gérard Chambre
André Ferron
Henri Coutet
The employee of the institution
Dominique Diamant
Maurice Motier
Alain-Philippe Malagnac
A student
Bernard Musson
Father teaching
Colette Régis
The nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Roger Peyrefitte, Pierre Bost
- Original Score
- Jean Prodromidès
- Original Title
- Les Amitiés particulières
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Progéfi, Award Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Aurenche, Roger Peyrefitte, Pierre Bost
Jean Prodromidès
Christian Matras
Louisette Hautecœur
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Producer
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Special Friendship
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Special Friendship about?
A tale of the tender relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and the fourteen-year-old upperclassman who is the object of his desire, all set within the rigid atmosphere of a Jesuit-run school.
Who directed This Special Friendship?
This Special Friendship was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in This Special Friendship?
The principal cast of This Special Friendship includes Francis Lacombrade, Didier Haudepin, François Leccia, Dominique Maurin, Louis Seigner.
When was This Special Friendship released and how long is it?
This Special Friendship was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for This Special Friendship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Special Friendship was composed by Jean Prodromidès.
Is This Special Friendship based on a book or true story?
This Special Friendship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Peyrefitte".