Small Change (1976)
L'argent de poche (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Drama
- 03 Oct 1976 (USA)
- Movie
The lives of a motherless boy, who is just starting to get interested in women, and his physically abused friend, who lives in poverty, are mixed with more or less innocent childhood experiences and challenges of a number of children.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 4 nominations.
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Nicole Félix | ... |
La mère du petit Grégory
(as Nicole Felix)
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Chantal Mercier | ... |
Chantal Petit, l'institutrice
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| Jean-François Stévenin | ... |
Jean-François Richet, l'instituteur
(as Jean-François Stevenin)
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Virginie Thévenet | ... |
Lydie Richet
(as Virginie Thevenet)
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Tania Torrens | ... |
Nadine Riffle, la mère de Laurent
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René Barnerias | ... |
Monsieur Desmouceaux, le père de Patrick
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Katy Carayon | ... |
La mère de Sylvie
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Jean-Marie Carayon | ... |
Le père de Sylvie, inspecteur de police
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Annie Chevaldonne | ... |
L'infirmière
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Francis Devlaeminck | ... |
M. Riffle, le père de Laurent
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Michel Dissart | ... |
M. Lomay
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Michele Heyraud | ... |
Madame Deluca
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Paul Heyraud | ... |
Monsieur Deluca
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Jeanne Lobre | ... |
La grand-mère de Julien
(as Jane Lobre)
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Vincent Touly | ... |
Le concierge de l'école
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Claudio De Luca | ... |
Mathieu Deluca
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Franck De Luca | ... |
Franck Deluca
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Laurent Devlæminck | ... |
Laurent Riffle
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| Bruno de Stabenrath | ... |
Bruno Rouillard
(as Bruno Staab)
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Sylvie Grezel | ... |
Sylvie
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Richard Golfier | ... |
Richard Golfier
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Corinne Boucart | ... |
Corinne
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Eva Truffaut | ... |
Patricia
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Sebastien Marc | ... |
Oscar
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Philippe Goldmann | ... |
Julien Leclou
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Pascale Bruchon | ... |
Martine
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Georges Desmouceaux | ... |
Patrick Desmouceaux
(as Geory Desmouceaux)
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Grégory | ... |
Le petit Grégory
(as Le petit Grégory)
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| Marcel Berbert | ... |
Le directeur de l'école (uncredited)
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Yvon Boutina | ... |
Oscar (adulte) (uncredited)
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Monique Dury | ... |
Le fleuriste (uncredited)
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Jean-Francis Gondre | ... |
Le père d'Oscar (uncredited)
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Hélène Jeanbrau | ... |
La médecin scolaire (uncredited)
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Christian Lentretien | ... |
M. Golfier, le père de Richard (uncredited)
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Jean-Marc Lentretien | ... |
Un élève (uncredited)
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Thi-Loan Nguyen | ... |
La voisine du dessus de Sylvie (uncredited)
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Christine Pellé | ... |
Mme Leclou, la mère de Julien (uncredited)
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Roland Thénot | ... |
Un habitant de Thiers (uncredited)
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| François Truffaut | ... |
Le père de Martine (uncredited)
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Laura Truffaut | ... |
Madeleine Doinel, la mère d'Oscar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| François Truffaut | ||
Written by
| François Truffaut | ... | (original scenario) and |
| Suzanne Schiffman | ... | (original scenario) |
Produced by
| François Truffaut | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Pierre-William Glenn | ||
Editing by
| Yann Dedet | ||
Editorial Department
| Martine Barraqué | ... | assistant editor |
| Jean Gargonne | ... | assistant editor |
| Stéphanie Granel | ... | assistant editor (as Stephanie Granel) |
| Muriel Zeleny | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Costume Design by
| Monique Dury | ||
Makeup Department
| Thi-Loan Nguyen | ... | makeup artist (as Thi-Loan N'Guyen) |
Production Management
| Marcel Berbert | ... | production manager |
| Roland Thénot | ... | assistant production manager (as Roland Thenot) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alain Maline | ... | second assistant director |
| Suzanne Schiffman | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michel Grimaud | ... | property master |
| Paolo Rocco Innamorato | ... | first assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michel Brethez | ... | sound assistant |
| Michel Laurent | ... | sound |
| Jacques Maumont | ... | sound mixer |
| Jean-Lionel Etcheverry | ... | restoration & mastering coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Florent Bazin | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Francis Gondre | ... | assistant camera |
| Hélène Jeanbrau | ... | still photographer |
| Jean-Claude Vicquery | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Raoul Breton | ... | music publisher |
| Maurice Jaubert | ... | original score and music |
| Patrice Mestral | ... | conductor: orchestra |
| François Porcile | ... | musical consultant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christine Pellé | ... | script supervisor |
| Laura Truffaut | ... | assistant script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jean-Noël Delamarre | ... | title designer (as Jean-Noel Delamarre) |
| Daniel Messère | ... | general manager (as Daniel Messere) |
| George Gonneau | ... | English version (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1976) (France) (theatrical)
- New World Pictures (1976) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- United Artists (1976) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Gala Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Nova Film (1977) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1977) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Dianafilmi (1978) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1986) (Finland) (tv)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1995) (France) (VHS)
- France 3 (2000) (France) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (France) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Neaniko Plano (2004) (Greece) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2006) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2021) (France) (tv)
- Carlotta Films (2022) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- F.J. Lucas (Brazil) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the town of Thiers, summer of 1976, teachers and parents give their children skills, love, and attention. A teacher has his first child, a single mother hopes to meet Mr. Right, another mom reaches out to Patrick, a motherless lad who is just discovering the opposite sex. Patrick befriends Julien, a new student who lives in poverty with his mother and has a terrible secret. Bruno shows his friends how to chat up girls. Sylvie stages a witty protest against her parents. Brothers give a friend a haircut. A toddler falls from a window and is unhurt. Everybody goes to the cinema. At camp, Martine catches Patrick's eye. A teacher explains: "Life is hard, but it's wonderful."
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $449,797 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | (Director Cameo) François Truffaut: Sitting in a cabriolet, wearing his standard blue shirt in the first minute of the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Top Ten Films of 1976 (1977). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Les Enfants s'Ennuient le Dimanche See more » |
| Quotes |
Jean-François Richet, the Schoolteacher:
I know we are all thinking about Julien Leclou. It's in the press... and you've heard your parents talking at home. Before you go on vacation... let's talk about Julien. I don't know much more than you do... but I'll tell you how I feel. First, Julien will be taken care of by Welfare. He will be placed in a family. Wherever he goes, he'll be better off than in his own home... where, in his own words, "he was beaten." His mother shall lose her maternal right. For Julien, it may be quite a few years before he'll know the freedom to come and go as he pleases. Julien's case is so tragic that we cannot help comparing our lives with his. My own childhood was also quite painful. I couldn't wait to grow up. I felt adults had all the rights. They can lead their lives the way they want. An unhappy adult can start again from scratch. But an unhappy child is helpless. He may not know how to put it in words, but he feels that he cannot even contest his parents' right to hurt him. An unloved and battered child feels guilty. That's what's so tragic! Of all mankind's injustices... injustice to children is the most despicable! Life isn't always fair... but we can fight for justice. It's the only way! It's a slow process, but we do move forward. All people with power like to claim they're impervious to threats. But they do give in to pressure! A show of strength is the only way to get results. Adults understand that... and they obtain what they ask for by demonstrating. I want to show that when adults are determined they can improve their lot. But children's rights are totally ignored. Political parties are not concerned with kids like Julien or you. Do you know why? Because children don't vote! If kids had the right to vote they'd have better schools, sports facilities. You'd get them because politicians need your votes. You could come to school an hour later in winter instead of rushing out before daylight. I also want to say, because of my own childhood... I feel kids rate a better deal. That's why I became a schoolteacher. Life isn't easy. You must steel yourselves to face it. I don't mean "hard-boiled." I'm talking about stamina! Some of us who've had a difficult childhood are better equipped for adult life than those who were overprotected with love. It's the law of compensation. Life may be hard, but it's also wonderful. When we're confined to sickbed we can't wait to get out and enjoy life. We sometimes forget how much we really love it. You're about to go on vacation. You will discover new places and make new friends. In September, you'll move up a grade. We'll enroll both boys and girls. Time flies. Before long, you'll have kids of your own. If you love them, they'll love you. If they don't feel you love them they'll transfer their love and tenderness to other people or other things. That's life! Each of us needs to be loved! Well, boys, school is over. Have a happy vacation! See more » |