The Long Absence(1961)
Une aussi longue absence
The Long Absence Synopsis
Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.
The Long Absence (1961) is a drama film directed by Henri Colpi, released on May 17, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Alida Valli, Georges Wilson, Charles Blavette and Philippe de Chérisey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Colpi
- Writers:
- Marguerite Duras, Gérard Jarlot
- Producers:
- Alberto Barsanti, Claude Jaeger
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Weiss
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Status:
- Released
The Long Absence (1961) Trailer
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The Long Absence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alida Valli
as Thérèse Langlois
Georges Wilson
as le clochard
Charles Blavette
as Fernand, un client du café
- Philippe de Chérisey
Philippe de Chérisey
as Marcel Langlois
Jacques Harden
as Pierre, un camionneur
Paul Faivre
as le retraité
Catherine Fonteney
as Alice Langlois
Diane Lepvrier
as Martine
Nane Germon
as Simone
Pierre Mirat
as l'épicier
Charles Bouillaud
as Favier
- Georges Bielec
Georges Bielec
as un jeune homme
Key crew
Directed by Henri Colpi, written by Marguerite Duras and Gérard Jarlot, produced by Alberto Barsanti and Claude Jaeger.
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The Long Absence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Long Absence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Absence online?
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The Long Absence (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Long Absence?
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The main cast of The Long Absence (1961) includes Alida Valli, Georges Wilson, Charles Blavette, Philippe de Chérisey and Jacques Harden. The film was directed by Henri Colpi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Long Absence released?
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The Long Absence was released on May 17, 1961 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Long Absence worth watching?
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The Long Absence (1961) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Long Absence?
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