The Widow Couderc
La Veuve Couderc
“Their interests were worlds apart but strange events brought them close together”
Synopsis
The relationship between a middle-aged French widow and a young drifter takes a turn when her young niece pays a visit.
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The Widow Couderc (1971) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- La Veuve Couderc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, Pegaso Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
Philippe Sarde
Walter Wottitz
Jean Ravel
Raymond Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
Raymond Danon
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Walter Wottitz
Director of Photography
Jean Ravel
Editor
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Jacques Cottin
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Widow Couderc
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What is The Widow Couderc about?
The relationship between a middle-aged French widow and a young drifter takes a turn when her young niece pays a visit.
Who directed The Widow Couderc?
The Widow Couderc was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Widow Couderc?
The principal cast of The Widow Couderc includes Simone Signoret, Alain Delon, Ottavia Piccolo, Jean Tissier, Monique Chaumette.
When was The Widow Couderc released and how long is it?
The Widow Couderc was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Widow Couderc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Widow Couderc was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The Widow Couderc based on a book or true story?
The Widow Couderc is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Widow Couderc?
The Widow Couderc holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).