Murmur of the Heart(1971)
Le Souffle au cœur
A souffle of a movie!
Murmur of the Heart Synopsis
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
Murmur of the Heart (1971) is a drama and comedy film directed by Louis Malle, released on April 27, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Marc Winocourt and Fabien Ferreux. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 220 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- Louis Malle
- Producers:
- Vincent Malle, Claude Nedjar
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Aronovich
- Production:
- Marianne Productions, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Vides Cinematografica, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
- Status:
- Released
Murmur of the Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lea Massari
as Clara Chevalier
Benoît Ferreux
as Laurent Chevalier
Marc Winocourt
as Marc Chevalier
Fabien Ferreux
as Thomas Chevalier
Daniel Gélin
as Charles Chevalier
Michael Lonsdale
as Father Henri
Ave Ninchi
as Augusta
Annie Savarin
as Cook
Gila von Weitershausen
as Freda, prostitute
Micheline Bona
as Aunt Claudine
Henri Poirier
as Uncle Léonce
Liliane Sorval
as Fernande
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by Louis Malle, produced by Vincent Malle and Claude Nedjar.
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Murmur of the Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 220 ratings.
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Murmur of the Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murmur of the Heart online?
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Murmur of the Heart (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murmur of the Heart?
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The main cast of Murmur of the Heart (1971) includes Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Marc Winocourt, Fabien Ferreux and Daniel Gélin. The film was directed by Louis Malle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murmur of the Heart released?
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Murmur of the Heart was released on April 27, 1971 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Murmur of the Heart worth watching?
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Murmur of the Heart (1971) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 220 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.