A Simple Story(1978)
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A Simple Story Synopsis
A middle-aged woman leaves her partner and drifts back to her ex-husband, while the lives of her middle class friends intersect with her own.
A Simple Story (1978) is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, released on November 22, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Romy Schneider, Bruno Cremer, Claude Brasseur and Arlette Bonnard. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Sautet
- Writers:
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Claude Sautet
- Producers:
- Horst Wendlandt, Claude Berri, Jean-Charles Edeline
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Boffety
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Pathé Renn Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Simple Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Romy Schneider
as Marie
Bruno Cremer
as Georges
Claude Brasseur
as Serge
Arlette Bonnard
as Gabrielle
Sophie Daumier
as Esther
Éva Darlan
as Anna
Jacques Sereys
as Charles
Madeleine Robinson
as La mère
- Yves Knapp
Yves Knapp
as Martin
Pierre Semmler
as Patrick
Jean-François Garreaud
as Christian
Pierre Forget
as Le délégué syndical
Key crew
Directed by Claude Sautet, written by Jean-Loup Dabadie and Claude Sautet, produced by Horst Wendlandt, Claude Berri and Jean-Charles Edeline.
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A Simple Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 57 ratings.
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A Simple Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Simple Story online?
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A Simple Story (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, LaCinetek and Rakuten TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Simple Story?
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The main cast of A Simple Story (1978) includes Romy Schneider, Bruno Cremer, Claude Brasseur, Arlette Bonnard and Sophie Daumier. 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 A Simple Story released?
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A Simple Story was released on November 22, 1978 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is A Simple Story worth watching?
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A Simple Story (1978) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 57 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.