Happy New Year
La Bonne Année
Synopsis
Released from prison under a New Year amnesty, a criminal tries to pick up the threads of a life changed not only by his daring plan to rob a jewelry store in out-of-season Cannes, but also by a very special someone he met there.
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Lino Ventura
Simon
Françoise Fabian
Françoise
Charles Gérard
Charlot
André Falcon
Jeweler
Mireille Mathieu
Self
Lilo
Madame Félix
Claude Mann
Intellectual
Frédéric de Pasquale
Parisian Lover
Gérard Sire
Prison Warden
Silvano Tranquilli
Italian Lover
André Barello
Michel Bertay
Norman de la Chesnaye
Pierre Edeline
Pierre Pontiche
Michou
Self
Bettina Rheims
Young Saleswoman
Joseph Rythmann
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- La Bonne Année
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch, Pierre Uytterhoeven
Francis Lai
Jean Collomb
Georges Klotz
Claude Lelouch
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Producer
Claude Lelouch
Director
Claude Lelouch
Screenplay
Pierre Uytterhoeven
Screenplay
Jean Collomb
Director of Photography
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Georges Klotz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy New Year
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What is Happy New Year about?
Released from prison under a New Year amnesty, a criminal tries to pick up the threads of a life changed not only by his daring plan to rob a jewelry store in out-of-season Cannes, but also by a very special someone he met there.
Who directed Happy New Year?
Happy New Year was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Happy New Year?
The principal cast of Happy New Year includes Lino Ventura, Françoise Fabian, Charles Gérard, André Falcon, Mireille Mathieu.
When was Happy New Year released and how long is it?
Happy New Year was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy New Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy New Year was composed by Francis Lai.