The Student(1988)
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The Student Synopsis
An ambitious teaching student's finals studies are interrupted by a passionate affair with a jazz musician.
The Student (1988) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Claude Pinoteau, released on October 5, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sophie Marceau, Vincent Lindon, Élisabeth Vitali and Jean-Claude Leguay. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 275 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Pinoteau
- Writers:
- Claude Pinoteau, Danièle Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Rodallec
- Composer:
- Vladimir Cosma
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Gaumont Production, Reteitalia, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
The Student (1988) Trailer
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The Student Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Marceau
as Valentine Ezquerra
Vincent Lindon
as Ned
Élisabeth Vitali
as Céline
Jean-Claude Leguay
as Charly
- Elena Pompei
Elena Pompei
as Patricia
Roberto Attias
as Philippe
Brigitte Chamarande
as Claire
Christian Pereira
as Serge
Benoît Gourley
as Frédéric
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus
as Pierre
Nathalie Mann
as Alexandra
Beppe Chierici
as Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Claude Pinoteau, written by Claude Pinoteau and Danièle Thompson.
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The Student Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 275 ratings.
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The Student – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Student online?
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The Student (1988) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Student?
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The main cast of The Student (1988) includes Sophie Marceau, Vincent Lindon, Élisabeth Vitali, Jean-Claude Leguay and Elena Pompei. The film was directed by Claude Pinoteau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Student released?
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The Student was released on October 5, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Student worth watching?
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The Student (1988) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 275 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.
Is there a trailer for The Student?
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Yes. The official The Student trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.