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The Things of Life (1970)
Les choses de la vie (original title)

89 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  13 March 1970 (France)
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Pierre, a successful expert in building highways has a traffic accident. Being seriously wounded, he is lying waiting for death and remembering his past in flashbacks.

Director:

Claude Sautet

Writers:

Sandro Continenza (dialogue: Italian version), Jean-Loup Dabadie (adaptation), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider and Gérard Lartigau
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michel Piccoli ...
Pierre Bérard
Romy Schneider Romy Schneider ...
Hélène
Gérard Lartigau Gérard Lartigau ...
Bertrand Bérard
Jean Bouise Jean Bouise ...
François
Boby Lapointe Boby Lapointe ...
Le bétailleur
Hervé Sand Hervé Sand ...
Le camionneur
Jacques Richard Jacques Richard ...
L'infirmier
Betty Beckers Betty Beckers ...
L'autostoppeuse
Dominique Zardi Dominique Zardi ...
L'autostoppeur
Gabrielle Doulcet Gabrielle Doulcet ...
Guitte
Roger Crouzet Roger Crouzet ...
Le promoteur
Henri Nassiet Henri Nassiet ...
M. Bérard, le père de Pierre
Claude Confortès Claude Confortès ...
Le docteur
Jerry Brouer Jerry Brouer ...
Le prétendant
Jean Gras Jean Gras ...
Georges, le chef de chantier
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Storyline

Pierre, a successful expert in building highways has a traffic accident. Being seriously wounded, he is lying waiting for death and remembering his past in flashbacks. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Flashback | Reflection On Life | Ambulance | Elevator | Rain  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

France | Italy | Switzerland

Language:

French

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Also Known As:

L'amante See more »

Filming Locations:

La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fida Cinematografica, Lira Films, Sonocam See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The extensive car accident sequence took 10 days to film. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In the car crash scene, the stunt double for Michel Piccoli is seen wearing brown gloves in close-ups. However Piccoli is bare-handed while driving. See more »

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Soundtracks

"la chanson d'hélène"
by Romy Schneider with Michel Piccoli speaking
Composed by Philippe Sarde See more »