A Grin Without a Cat(1977)
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A Grin Without a Cat Synopsis
Chris Marker’s A Grin Without a Cat is an epic political essay tracing the rise and decline of the global left from the 1960s to the 1970s. Through archival footage and commentary, the film examines revolutionary movements in France, Latin America, and beyond, reflecting on the ideals, failures, and fading hopes of a generation.
A Grin Without a Cat (1977) is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, released on November 23, 1977 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero and Yves Montand. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Chris Marker
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Production:
- ISKRA, Dovidis
- Status:
- Released
A Grin Without a Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Laurence Guvillier
Laurence Guvillier
as Narrator (voice)
Davos Hanich
as Narrator (voice)
François Maspero
as Narrator (voice)
Yves Montand
as Narrator (voice)
François Périer
as Narrator (voice)
- Sandra Scarnati
Sandra Scarnati
as Narrator (voice)
Jorge Semprún
as Narrator (voice)
Simone Signoret
as Narrator (voice)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salvador Allende
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Lenin
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Stalin
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Chris Marker.
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A Grin Without a Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 27 ratings.
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A Grin Without a Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Grin Without a Cat online?
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A Grin Without a Cat (1977) is available to stream on OVID and DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Grin Without a Cat?
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The main cast of A Grin Without a Cat (1977) includes Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand and François Périer. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Grin Without a Cat released?
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A Grin Without a Cat was released on November 23, 1977 and runs for 3h.
Is A Grin Without a Cat worth watching?
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A Grin Without a Cat (1977) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.