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Jules and Jim (1962)
Jules et Jim (original title)

105 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  23 January 1962 (France)
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Decades of a love triangle concerning two friends and an impulsive woman.

Writers:

Henri-Pierre Roché (novel), François Truffaut (adaptation), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 wins See more awards »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jeanne Moreau ...
Oskar Werner ...
Jules (as Oscar Werner)
Henri Serre Henri Serre ...
Jim
Vanna Urbino Vanna Urbino ...
Gilberte
Serge Rezvani Serge Rezvani ...
Albert (as Bassiak)
Anny Nelsen Anny Nelsen ...
Sabine Haudepin Sabine Haudepin ...
Sabine, la petite
Marie Dubois Marie Dubois ...
Thérèse
Michel Subor Michel Subor ...
Récitant / Narrator (voice)
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Storyline

In Paris, before WWI, two friends, Jules (Austrian) and Jim (French) fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. After the war, when they meet again in Germany, Catherine starts to love Jim... This is the story of three people in love, a love which does not affect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years. Written by Yepok  

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Plot Keywords:

Love | Friendship | Germany | Love Triangle | German  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French | German | English

Release Date:

(France) See more »

Also Known As:

Jules und Jim See more »

Filming Locations:

Alpes-Maritimes, France See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

€35,661 (Italy) (2 June 2002) (15 Screens) (re-release)

Gross:

£25,589 (UK) (1 June 2008)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When the production ran out of money, Jeanne Moreau bailed it out with her own personal financial contribution. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Catherine lights the letters on fire, they are at first away from her dress, but in the next shot they are burning on top of her dress. See more »

Quotes

Jim: What is it?
Catherine: Sulfuric acid, for the eyes of men who tell lies.
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Connections

Spoofed in "Big Train: Episode #2.1" (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Le Tourbillon"
Written by 'Boris Bassiak' (as Bassiak)
Performed by Jeanne Moreau See more »