The Mouth Agape
La Gueule ouverte
Synopsis
Monique is dying of cancer, lying in bed in the apartment above the store her family owns. Her philandering husband carries on with life, her son remains aloof, and her daughter-in-law wonders if she is witnessing her own decline. They all struggle to express, or feel, their love for one another.
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The Mouth Agape (1974) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-02
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Nathalie Baye
Nathalie
Hubert Deschamps
Roger
Philippe Léotard
Philippe
Monique Mélinand
Monique
Henri Saulquin
Alain Grestau
Anna Gayane
Mireille Laurenchet
Corinne Derel
Corinne
Marie-Blanche Dehaux
Corinne
Christian Dehaux
Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Jeanne Dulac
Jeanne
Lucien Dulac
Anne-Claude Girard
Anne-Claude
Hélène Sautreau
Berthe Dischamps
Georges Vimard
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Pialat
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Pialat
- Original Title
- La Gueule ouverte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Les Films La Boétie, Lido Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Pialat
Maurice Pialat
Néstor Almendros
Bernard Dubois, Arlette Langmann
Maurice Pialat, André Génovès, Micheline Pialat
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Pialat
Writer
Maurice Pialat
Director
Maurice Pialat
Producer
Bernard Dubois
Editor
André Génovès
Producer
Michel de Broin
Production Design
Micheline Pialat
Producer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Arlette Langmann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mouth Agape
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What is The Mouth Agape about?
Monique is dying of cancer, lying in bed in the apartment above the store her family owns. Her philandering husband carries on with life, her son remains aloof, and her daughter-in-law wonders if she is witnessing her own decline. They all struggle to express, or feel, their love for one another.
Who directed The Mouth Agape?
The Mouth Agape was directed by Maurice Pialat.
Who stars in The Mouth Agape?
The principal cast of The Mouth Agape includes Nathalie Baye, Hubert Deschamps, Philippe Léotard, Monique Mélinand, Henri Saulquin.
When was The Mouth Agape released and how long is it?
The Mouth Agape was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mouth Agape?
The Mouth Agape holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).