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Still from The Widow Couderc — The Widow Couderc (1971) — Pierre Granier-DeferrePhotographed by Walter Wottitz

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Pierre Granier-Deferre

The Widow Couderc

La Veuve Couderc

French / 1971 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance Action

Letterboxd: 3.42/5·2.3K ratings·370 reviewson Letterboxd
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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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Additions: August 2020
Position 79
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Starring Alain Delon
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorPierre Granier-Deferre

CinematographerWalter Wottitz

ComposerPhilippe Sarde

Editor

ProducerRaymond Danon

Cast

Simone Signoretas la veuve Couderc

Alain Delonas Jean Lavigne

Ottavia Piccoloas Félicie

Jean Tissieras Henri

Monique Chaumetteas Françoise

Boby Lapointeas Désiré

Pierre Colletas le commissaire Mallet

Jean-Pierre Castaldias l'inspecteur

Robert Favartas le préfet

André Rouyeras un gendarme

François Valorbeas le colonel Luc de Mortemont

The Widow Couderc (1971) | Criteria