Directed by
| Jean-Jacques Annaud | ||
Writing Credits
| Marguerite Duras | ... | (based on the novel) |
| Gérard Brach | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Jean-Jacques Annaud | ... | (adaptation) |
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
| Jane March | ... | The Young Girl | |
| Tony Ka Fai Leung | ... | The Chinaman | |
| Frédérique Meininger | ... | The Mother | |
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Arnaud Giovaninetti | ... | The Elder Brother |
| Melvil Poupaud | ... | The Younger Brother | |
| Lisa Faulkner | ... | Helene Lagonelle | |
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Xiem Mang | ... | The Chinaman's Father |
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Philippe Le Dem | ... | The French Teacher |
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Ann Schaufuss | ... | Anne-Marie Stretter |
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Quach Van An | ... | The Driver |
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Tania Torrens | ... | The Principal |
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Raymonde Heudeline | ... | The Writer (end) |
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Yvonne Wingerter | ... | The Writer (beginning) |
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Do Minh Vien | ... | The Young Boy |
| Hélène Patarot | ... | The Assistant Mistress | |
| Jeanne Moreau | ... | Narrator (French and English version) / Récitante (voice) | |
| Frédéric Auburtin | ... | Liner Pianist | |
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Alido H. Gaudencio | ... | Anne-Marie Stretters Driver |
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Vu Dinh Thi | ... | Ferry Captain |
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Truong Thu | ... | Bus Driver |
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Thi Cam Thuy Nguyen | ... | Bride |
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Lu Van Trang | ... | Bus Controller |
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Vu Kim Trong | ... | Young Girls Coolie |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Espérance Pham Thai Lan | ... | Femme (uncredited) | |
Produced by
| Claude Berri | ... | producer |
| Timothy Burrill | ... | co-producer |
| Jacques Tronel | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Gabriel Yared | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Fraisse | ||
Film Editing by
| Noëlle Boisson | ||
Casting By
| Francine Cathelain | ||
| Françoise Combadière | ||
| Olivier Mergault | ||
| Joanna Merlin | ||
| Patricia Pao | ||
Production Design by
| Hoang Thanh At | ||
Art Direction by
| Olivier Radot | ||
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle | ||
Production Management
| Jean-Yves Asselin | ... | unit production manager |
| Mederic Bourlat | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Olivier Hélie | ... | unit production manager |
| Alfred Lott | ... | production manager |
| Christine Raspillère | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frédéric Auburtin | ... | first assistant director |
| Isabelle Henry | ... | assistant director (as Isabelle Henri) |
Art Department
| Eric Bourges | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jean-René Coulon | ... | property master |
| Mat Troi Day | ... | property buyer |
| Sophie Martel | ... | set dresser |
| Christian Portal | ... | property master |
| Maxime Rebière | ... | storyboard artist |
Sound Department
| Anke Bakker | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Laurent Quaglio | ... | sound / supervising sound editor |
| Christian Wangler | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Georges Demétrau | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Alan Church | ... | optical camera operator |
| Frederic Moreau | ... | optical effects |
| Andy Stevens | ... | optical camera assistant: Magic Camera Co |
| Philippe Tourret | ... | restoration coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Benoît Barbier | ... | still photographer |
| Tahar Boualam | ... | generator operator |
| David Campbell | ... | crane operator: Technocrane |
| Mario d'Orio | ... | grip |
| Gilles Floquet | ... | best boy grip |
| Alain Herpe | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Pierre Mas | ... | key grip |
| Marc Nove | ... | best boy electric (as Marc Nové) |
| Didier Nové | ... | gaffer |
| Michele Picciaredda | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jean-Daniel Vuillermoz | ... | costumer assistant |
Editorial Department
| Caroline Coudin | ... | assistant editor |
| Diane Logan | ... | first assistant editor |
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
| Anja Lüdcke | ... | assistant editor |
Location Management
| Stéphanie Seilhean | ... | location manager |
Other crew
| Danielle Dumanoir | ... | production coordinator |
| Eleanor Fazan | ... | choreographer |
| Claude Fenioux | ... | financial controller |
| Cécile Fleury | ... | body double: Jane March |
| Segolene Fleury-Slimane | ... | production accountant |
| Nicole Heitzmann | ... | production accountant |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Jennifer Patrick | ... | voice coach |
| Nam Son | ... | historical advisor |
| Guy Wagner | ... | maritime advisor |
