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L'Atalante

Directed by Jean Vigo
1934•1h 29m•NR•★ 7.7
Drama / Romance

Synopsis

A newly married barge captain and his provincial bride navigate romantic tension, urban temptation, and life along the French waterways.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorLouis Malle
WriterLouis Malle
CinematographySven Nykvist
Principal Cast
Cathryn Harrison
Cathryn HarrisonLily
Therese Giehse
Therese GiehseOld Lady
Alexandra Stewart
Alexandra StewartSister Lily
Joe Dallesandro
Joe DallesandroBrother Lily

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Runtime1h 29m (89 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorJean Vigo
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR
StudioJ.L. Nounez-Gaumont
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