The Things of Life(1970)
Les Choses de la vie
The Things of Life Synopsis
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
The Things of Life (1970) is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, released on March 13, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari and Gérard Lartigau. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 272 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Sautet
- Writers:
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Paul Guimard, Paul Guimard
- Producers:
- Raymond Danon, Roland Girard, Jean Bolvary
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Boffety
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Lira Films, Sonocam, Fida Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Things of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Piccoli
as Pierre Bérard
Romy Schneider
as Hélène
Lea Massari
as Catherine Bérard
Gérard Lartigau
as Bertrand Bérard
Jean Bouise
as François
Boby Lapointe
as The Livestock Truck Driver
Hervé Sand
as The Truck Driver
Jacques Richard
as The Male Nurse
Betty Beckers
as The Female Hitchhiker
Dominique Zardi
as The Male Hitchhiker
Gabrielle Doulcet
as Guitte
Roger Crouzet
as The Developer
Key crew
Directed by Claude Sautet, written by Jean-Loup Dabadie, Paul Guimard and Paul Guimard, produced by Raymond Danon, Roland Girard and Jean Bolvary.
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The Things of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 272 ratings.
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The Things of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Things of Life online?
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The Things of Life (1970) is available to stream on Amazon Arthaus Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Things of Life?
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The main cast of The Things of Life (1970) includes Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari, Gérard Lartigau and Jean Bouise. The film was directed by Claude Sautet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Things of Life released?
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The Things of Life was released on March 13, 1970 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Things of Life worth watching?
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The Things of Life (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 272 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.