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The Old Maid

Original title: La vieille fille
  • 1972
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
475
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The Old Maid (1972)
Comedy

A shy thirty year old woman and an aging bachelor find a way to each other, after initial complications.A shy thirty year old woman and an aging bachelor find a way to each other, after initial complications.A shy thirty year old woman and an aging bachelor find a way to each other, after initial complications.

  • Director
    • Jean-Pierre Blanc
  • Writer
    • Jean-Pierre Blanc
  • Stars
    • Annie Girardot
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Marthe Keller
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    475
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jean-Pierre Blanc
    • Writer
      • Jean-Pierre Blanc
    • Stars
      • Annie Girardot
      • Philippe Noiret
      • Marthe Keller
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Jean-Pierre Darras and Philippe Noiret in The Old Maid (1972)
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    Annie Girardot in The Old Maid (1972)
    Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret in The Old Maid (1972)
    Philippe Noiret in The Old Maid (1972)
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    Annie Girardot in The Old Maid (1972)
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    Annie Girardot
    Annie Girardot
    • Muriel Bouchon
    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Gabriel Marcassus
    Marthe Keller
    Marthe Keller
    • Vicka
    Edith Scob
    Edith Scob
    • Edith, Monod's wife
    Catherine Samie
    Catherine Samie
    • Clotilde
    Maria Schneider
    Maria Schneider
    • Mome
    Lorenza Guerrieri
    Lorenza Guerrieri
    • Punaisa
    Albert Simono
    • Daniel
    • (as Simono)
    Claudine Assera
    • La servante
    Jean-Pierre Darras
    Jean-Pierre Darras
    • Sacha
    Michael Lonsdale
    Michael Lonsdale
    • Monod
    • (as Michel Lonsdale)
    Giulia Salvatori
      • Director
        • Jean-Pierre Blanc
      • Writer
        • Jean-Pierre Blanc
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      7/10
      A film about lonely people with two great French actors: Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret.
      Jean Pierre Blanc is not a very famous name for most viewers who have seen French films.However,after watching "La Vieille Fille"/The Old Maid it is hoped that audiences interested in serious cinema would be tempted to discover not only Jean Piere Blanc and his films but also many other unknown directors who have made meaningful,entertaining films.The theme of lonely people depicted in "The Old Maid" remains relevant even for contemporary audiences.However,the major difference is that the films about lonely people of the past relied more on imagination whereas the same films set in present times tend to be based on gimmicks and hype.By giving roles to Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret,two of French cinema's most talented as well as known faces,a tender look at male/female relationships has been cast.Although the film is about some secondary characters with weak qualities,there is absolutely no hint of any mocking tone.Lastly,some sensitive observations about various facets of life especially in the context of human relations and love have been honestly presented in this film.This is a film to be watched if one is patient enough to let human sentiments rule over human reason.
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      • Apr 19, 2013

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      • Release date
        • January 5, 1972 (France)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Italy
      • Languages
        • French
        • German
      • Also known as
        • Das späte Mädchen
      • Filming locations
        • Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
      • Production companies
        • Lira Films
        • Pegaso Cinematografica
        • Praesidens
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 25 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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