A Little Romance (1979)
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- PG
- 1h 50min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 27 Apr 1979 (USA)
- Movie
American teenager Lauren King living in Paris, meets and falls in love with a local boy named Daniel Michon. They befriend storyteller Julius and take a trip to Venice in George Roy Hill's romantic comedy.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Laurence Olivier | ... |
Julius
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| Diane Lane | ... |
Lauren
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| Thelonious Bernard | ... |
Daniel
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| Arthur Hill | ... |
Richard King
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| Sally Kellerman | ... |
Kay King
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| Broderick Crawford | ... |
Brod
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| David Dukes | ... |
George de Marco
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| Andrew Duncan | ... |
Bob Duryea
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| Claudette Sutherland | ... |
Janet Duryea
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| Graham Fletcher-Cook | ... |
Londet
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| Ashby Semple | ... |
Natalie
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| Claude Brosset | ... |
Michel Michon
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| Jacques Maury | ... |
Inspector Leclerc
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| Anna Massey | ... |
Ms. Siegel
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| Peter Maloney | ... |
Martin
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| Dominique Lavanant | ... |
Mme. Cormier
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Mike Marshall | ... |
1st. Assistant Director
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| Michel Bardinet | ... |
French Ambassador
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| David Gabison | ... |
French Representative
(as Alain David Gabison)
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| Isabel Duby | ... |
Monique
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| Geoffrey Carey | ... |
Make-Up Man
(as Jeffrey Carey)
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| John R. Pepper | ... |
2nd. Assistant Director
(as John Pepper)
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Denise Glaser | ... |
Woman Critic
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| Jeanne Herviale | ... |
Woman in Metro Station
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Carlo Lastricati | ... |
Tour Guide
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Judith Mullen | ... |
Secretary
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| Philippe Brigaud | ... |
Theatre Manager
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| Lucienne Legrand | ... |
Cashier
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Warren Bierwirth | ... |
Assistant to Richard King (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Roy Hill | ||
Written by
| Allan Burns | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Patrick Cauvin | ... | (novel "E=MC² mon amour") |
| George Roy Hill | ... | (dialogue) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Robert Crawford Jr. | ... | producer (produced by) (as Robert L. Crawford) |
| Patrick Kelley | ... | executive producer |
| Yves Rousset-Rouard | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Pierre-William Glenn | ... | director of photography (as Pierre William Glenn) |
Editing by
| William Reynolds | ||
Editorial Department
| Claudine Bouché | ... | editorial associate |
| Michael E. Polakow | ... | assistant editor (as Michael Polakow) |
| Annick Rousset-Rouard | ... | assistant editor |
| George A. Martin | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Margot Capelier | ||
| Marion Dougherty | ||
Production Design by
| Henry Bumstead | ||
Art Direction by
| François de Lamothe | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert Christidès | ... | (as Robert Christides) |
Costume Design by
| Rosine Delamare | ||
Makeup Department
| Françoise Andrejka | ... | makeup artist |
| Pierre Berroyer | ... | hair stylist (as Jean-Pierre Berroyer) |
| Jean-Michel | ... | hair stylist: Carita |
| Eric Muller | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean-Patrick Costantini | ... | unit manager |
| Ludmilla Goulian | ... | production manager |
| Michel Nicolini | ... | unit manager |
| Yannoulla Wakefield | ... | production executive |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bruno Cortini | ... | second assistant director: Italy |
| Carlo Lastricati | ... | first assistant director |
| John R. Pepper | ... | second assistant director (as John Pepper) |
Art Department
| Jacques Brizzio | ... | assistant art director |
| Marino Calvadore | ... | assistant art director: Italy |
| Jean Colin | ... | set dresser |
| Jacques Quinternet | ... | set dresser |
| Michel Suné | ... | propman |
Sound Department
| Michel Desrois | ... | sound |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | sound effects |
| Alex Pront | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jean-Bernard Thomasson | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert Bonomi | ... | head grip |
| Jean-Francis Gondre | ... | camera operator (as Jean-François Gondre) |
| Pascal Lebègue | ... | assistant camera (as Pascal Lebegue) |
| René Rochera | ... | gaffer (as Rene Rochera) |
| Victor Rodrigue | ... | still photographer |
| Jean-Claude Vicquery | ... | assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Gille Schneider | ... | casting |
| Claudine Stora | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jeanne Vergne | ... | costumer (as Jeannine Vergne) |
Location Management
| Gastone De Mattia | ... | location manager: Italy |
| Anna Grizi | ... | location manager: Italy |
| Claudio Vinale | ... | location manager: Italy |
Music Department
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lucie Lichtig | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Nestore Baratella | ... | accountant: Italy |
| Nicole Cateux | ... | auditor |
| Judith Mullen | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros) (a Warner Communications company)
- Warner Home Video (1979) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan in clamshell case)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1979) (India) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros F. E. Inc.)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1979) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- CBS (1984) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Turner International India (2008) (India) (tv) (as Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc.)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Jean-Claude Lattes (novel publisher)
- Carita (hair stylist)
- Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte (special thanks)
- Studios de Billancourt (auditorium)
- Kodak (film stock)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
- Les Films Michel François (titles and opticals)
- Cinétitres (subtitles)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack publisher)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A French boy (Daniel) and an American girl (Lauren), who go to school in Paris, meet and begin a little romance. They befriend Julius, who enchants them with his storytelling. In an attempt to ensure the teens' love forever, the three journey to Venice.
Written by Felicia H. Berke |
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| Taglines | America is having a little love affair with "A Little Romance" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filming in Paris, where he had been part of the U.S. Army when they liberated the city in 1944, was a great experience for Broderick Crawford. According to co-star David Dukes, "He could still walk into restaurants where the owner would remember him and sit him down to dinner." See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 51 mins) On the Champs-Elysees a pedestrian makes an obscene gesture to the camera. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Little Romance, Love on the Run, Dawn of the Dead, Manhattan, Hanover Street, Firepower, Cannibal Girls (1979). See more » |
| Quotes |
Daniel Michon:
You have a father or just a mother? Lauren King: No, I have a father. As a matter of fact, I'm on my third. Daniel Michon: [surprised] Does your mother divorce them or just kill them? Lauren King: [laughs] No, still alive. Daniel Michon: What does the latest one do? Lauren King: He's in telephones. Daniel Michon: Telephones. What does he do exactly? Lauren King: Exactly? He's the head of ICT. In Europe. Daniel Michon: So. You're a capitalist. Lauren King: [shakes her head] My father's a capitalist. My own politics are more... radical than my parents'. Daniel Michon: It's easy to be liberal when you're rich. I've seen it in films. See more » |