IMDb >
Le dernier métro (1980)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsLe dernier métro (1980) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos (see all 3) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
19 February 1981 (USA)
more
Tagline:
A story of love and conflict.
Plot:
In occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 12 wins
&
3 nominations
more
User Comments:
i really liked this one
more (23 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Catherine Deneuve | ... | Marion Steiner | |
| Gérard Depardieu | ... | Bernard Granger | |
| Jean Poiret | ... | Jean-Loup Cottins | |
| Andréa Ferréol | ... | Arlette Guillaume | |
| Paulette Dubost | ... | Germaine Fabre | |
| Jean-Louis Richard | ... | Daxiat | |
| Maurice Risch | ... | Raymond Boursier | |
| Sabine Haudepin | ... | Nadine Marsac | |
| Heinz Bennent | ... | Lucas Steiner | |
| Christian Baltauss | ... | Bernard's Replacement | |
| Pierre Belot | ... | Desk Clerk | |
| René Dupré | ... | Valentin | |
| Aude Loring | |||
| Alain Tasma | ... | Marc | |
| Rose Thiéry | ... | Jacquot's Mother / Concierge (as Rose Thierry) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Last Metro (International: English title)
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
131 min | France:133 min (director's cut)
Country:
Color:
Color (Fujicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
UK:PG |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Sweden:11 |
USA:PG |
West Germany:12
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Valentin wishes to makes a film entitled 'Angels of Mercy" (a story about nuns). This is similar to _Les Anges du Péché_ (1943) directed by Robert Bresson.
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.
more
Quotes:
Marion Steiner:
[during the stage play] At times I feel like I really don't exist.
more
Movie Connections:
References Ohm Krüger (1941)
more
Soundtrack:
Cantique: Pitié mon Dieu
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (23 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Le dernier métro (1980)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| QUESTION! | Orange_Mojacko |
| Watched it for the first time | buddy4000 |
| jean-loup | clare_f |
| the ending? Spoiler Alert | film_ophile |
| c'mon people! | hoistmypatard |
| The hand grab | teddyhamedani |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Au revoir les enfants | Mr. Klein | L'accompagnatrice | Sunshine | Bittere Ernte |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb France section | Add this title to MyMovies |




this film is excellent. it's a quiet film where the plot moves slowly, but it doesn't matter. it takes place during the occupation of france of world war II. i don't know how truffaut can do this, he makes films that on paper sound melodramatic and silly, but are feel truly real and sincere without being overly depressing. and this is one of them. i don't know a lot about the german occupation of france during WWII, but its presence is certainly in the film you marion buying an expensive ham under the black market, the blackouts, the talks of hiding in subways and the oppressive and communual presence of the germans. but it's not the focal point of the film. it's about people trying to live normally under stressful situations. their lives are not centered around the war, but around surviving with what they value (their theatre) intact.
it's thoughtful enough to not type-cast its characters based on how they feel about the war and their political positions. a lot of the characters are pragmatic about their situation, such as the director of the play (jean-loup is his name i think) who opposes the germans, but is willing to consider selling the theatre to Daxiat (a powerful pro-german journalist)to save it. all of the crew dislike Daxiat, but treat him with relative respect so that they can keep their theatre running. Daxiat isn't painted as a completely horrible enemy, but was a man who really looked out for the best interests of the theatre company despite the fact that his political views were opposite of those he admired in the theatre company. the people in this film felt real, cuz ideally, we'd all like to think that when faced with oppression from an outside force, we'd be kicking and screaming all the way until we're free of oppression. but in reality, most of us would probably make compromises and do things against our principles to keep what is most important to us (in this case, it's the theatre and its company for the characters here)
in a way, the film reminded me of wong kar wai's in the mood for love in terms of what it does with its characters. it progresses steadily without a lot of major plot points, and it lets you get to know the characters and let them be real, so you never feel bored at how slow things progress. the characters are well written and well acted so that you care deeply about them.
*comments on the ending up ahead*
there is very little that feels staged and over dramatic, and the outcome seems to progress beautifully and quietly. and i don't know what it is about the ending, but i felt strangely uplifted when the credits rolled.