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The Last Metro (1980)
Le dernier métro (original title)

PG  131 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  19 February 1981 (USA)
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In occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.

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François Truffaut (scenario), Suzanne Schiffman (scenario), and 3 more credits »
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 4 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Catherine Deneuve ...
Gérard Depardieu ...
Jean Poiret Jean Poiret ...
Andréa Ferréol Andréa Ferréol ...
Paulette Dubost Paulette Dubost ...
Germaine Fabre
Jean-Louis Richard Jean-Louis Richard ...
Daxiat
Maurice Risch Maurice Risch ...
Raymond Boursier
Sabine Haudepin Sabine Haudepin ...
Nadine Marsac
Heinz Bennent Heinz Bennent ...
Lucas Steiner
Christian Baltauss Christian Baltauss ...
Bernard's Replacement
Pierre Belot Pierre Belot ...
Desk Clerk
René Dupré René Dupré ...
Valentin
Aude Loring Aude Loring
Alain Tasma Alain Tasma ...
Marc
Rose Thiéry Rose Thiéry ...
Jacquot's Mother / Concierge (as Rose Thierry)
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Storyline

Paris, 1942. Lucas Steiner is a Jew and was compelled to leave the country. His wife Marion, an actress, directs the theater for him. She tries to keep the theater alive with a new play, and hires Bernard Granger for the leading role. But Lucas is actually hiding in the basement... A film about art and life. Written by Yepok  

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Plot Keywords:

Theater | Jew | Nazi | Hide Out | Concierge  | See more »

Taglines:

A story of love and conflict.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El último metro See more »

Filming Locations:

Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | France: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sacha Guitry (1885 - 1957) was a noted French film actor, director, screenwriter and playwright. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In one scene in the cellar, during a conversation between Marion and Lucas, we can see the sound recordist hiding himself in a corner of the cellar. See more »

Quotes

Marion Steiner: It takes two to love, as it takes two to hate. And I will keep loving you, in spite of yourself. My heart beats faster when I think of you. Nothing else matters.
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Connections

References Bel Ami (1939) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bei mir Bist du Schön"
Music by Sholom Secunda
Lyrics by Chan Chaplin, Jacob Jacobs, Jacques Larue
(Editions Chappell) See more »