The Mother and the Whore(1973)
La Maman et la Putain
The Mother and the Whore Synopsis
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
The Mother and the Whore (1973) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Eustache, released on May 17, 1973 with a runtime of 3h 39m. It stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Bernadette Lafont, Françoise Lebrun and Isabelle Weingarten. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 204 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Eustache
- Writers:
- Jean Eustache
- Producers:
- Bob Rafelson
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Lhomme
- Production:
- V. M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non, Les Films du Losange, Simar Films, Elite Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Mother and the Whore Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Alexandre
Bernadette Lafont
as Marie
Françoise Lebrun
as Veronika
Isabelle Weingarten
as Gilberte
- Jacques Renard
Jacques Renard
as Alexandre's Friend
- Jean-Noël Picq
Jean-Noël Picq
as Offenbach's Fan
Berthe Granval
as Marie's Friend
Geneviève Mnich
as Veronika's Friend
- Jessa Darrieux
Jessa Darrieux
as The friend with the injured hand
- Marinka Matuszewski
Marinka Matuszewski
Jean-Claude Biette
as Café Les Deux Magots' Customer (uncredited)
- Pierre Cottrell
Pierre Cottrell
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Eustache, written by Jean Eustache, produced by Bob Rafelson.
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The Mother and the Whore Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 204 ratings.
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The Mother and the Whore – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mother and the Whore online?
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The Mother and the Whore (1973) is available to stream on Criterion 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 Mother and the Whore?
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The main cast of The Mother and the Whore (1973) includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Bernadette Lafont, Françoise Lebrun, Isabelle Weingarten and Jacques Renard. The film was directed by Jean Eustache. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mother and the Whore released?
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The Mother and the Whore was released on May 17, 1973 and runs for 3h 39m.
Is The Mother and the Whore worth watching?
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The Mother and the Whore (1973) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 204 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.
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