Why Not!(1977)
Pourquoi pas !
Why Not! Synopsis
Alexa, Fernand, and Louis form a tender yet unconventional trio in a quiet suburban home. Fleeing failed marriages and societal expectations, they build a life rooted in love and mutual support. But their unorthodox arrangement stirs suspicion, especially from a curious police inspector whose own life is about to change in unexpected ways.
Why Not! (1977) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Coline Serreau, released on December 21, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sami Frey, Christine Murillo, Mario Gonzales and Nicole Jamet. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Coline Serreau
- Writers:
- Coline Serreau
- Producers:
- Michèle Dimitri
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-François Robin
- Composer:
- Jean-Pierre Mas
- Production:
- Dimage, SND
- Status:
- Released
Why Not! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sami Frey
as Fernand Bulard
Christine Murillo
as Alexa, dite Alex
Mario Gonzales
as Louis
Nicole Jamet
as Sylvie
Michel Aumont
as L'inspecteur Bricat
Mathé Souverbie
as La mère de Sylvie
- Alain Salomon
Alain Salomon
as Roger
Jacques Rispal
as Le père de Louis
Florence Brière
Luce Fabiole
as Peau de Chagrin
- Nicolas Serreau
Nicolas Serreau
as Le serveur dans la boîte
- Marie-Thérèse Saussure
Marie-Thérèse Saussure
as Madame Picaud
Key crew
Directed by Coline Serreau, written by Coline Serreau, produced by Michèle Dimitri.
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Why Not! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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Why Not! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Not! online?
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Who stars in Why Not!?
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The main cast of Why Not! (1977) includes Sami Frey, Christine Murillo, Mario Gonzales, Nicole Jamet and Michel Aumont. The film was directed by Coline Serreau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Not! released?
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Why Not! was released on December 21, 1977 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Why Not! worth watching?
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Why Not! (1977) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.