A Simple Story(1959)
Une simple histoire
A Simple Story Synopsis
A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.
A Simple Story (1959) is a drama film directed by Marcel Hanoun, released on April 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Micheline Bezançon, Elizabeth Huart, Raymond Jourdan and Gilette Barbier. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Hanoun
- Writers:
- Marcel Hanoun
- Producers:
- Marcel Hanoun
- Composer:
- Hubert d'Auriol
- Status:
- Released
A Simple Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Micheline Bezançon
Micheline Bezançon
as Mother
- Elizabeth Huart
Elizabeth Huart
as Sylvie, Daughter
Raymond Jourdan
as Monsieur Jean
Gilette Barbier
Madeleine Marion
Maria Meriko
- Max Delon
Max Delon
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Hanoun, written by Marcel Hanoun, produced by Marcel Hanoun.
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A Simple Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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A Simple Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Simple Story online?
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Who stars in A Simple Story?
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The main cast of A Simple Story (1959) includes Micheline Bezançon, Elizabeth Huart, Raymond Jourdan, Gilette Barbier and Madeleine Marion. The film was directed by Marcel Hanoun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Simple Story released?
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A Simple Story was released on April 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is A Simple Story worth watching?
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A Simple Story (1959) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.