The Adolescent(1979)
L'Adolescente
The Adolescent Synopsis
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
The Adolescent (1979) is a drama film directed by Jeanne Moreau, released on January 24, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau and Edith Clever. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeanne Moreau
- Writers:
- Henriette Jelinek, Jeanne Moreau
- Producers:
- Tarak Ben Ammar, Philippe Dussart
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Gautard
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Carthago Coop. Cinematográfica, Südwestfunk, Janus Filmproduktion GmbH
- Status:
- Released
The Adolescent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simone Signoret
as Mamie
Francis Huster
as Alexandre
Laetitia Chauveau
as Marie
Edith Clever
as Eva, la mère
Jacques Weber
as Jean
Jean-François Balmer
as André, le menuisier
Hugues Quester
as Le fils du forgeron
Roger Blin
as Romain
- Frank Muth
Frank Muth
as François, 'l'innocent'
Maurice Baquet
as Jules, le cantonnier
Nadine Basile
as Rose, épouse du contonnier
Françoise Bette
as Violette
Key crew
Directed by Jeanne Moreau, written by Henriette Jelinek and Jeanne Moreau, produced by Tarak Ben Ammar and Philippe Dussart.
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The Adolescent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Adolescent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adolescent online?
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The Adolescent (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Adolescent?
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The main cast of The Adolescent (1979) includes Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau, Edith Clever and Jacques Weber. The film was directed by Jeanne Moreau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adolescent released?
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The Adolescent was released on January 24, 1979 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Adolescent worth watching?
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The Adolescent (1979) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.