Providence(1977)
A Movie of Rare Intelligence
Providence Synopsis
On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.
Providence (1977) is a drama and comedy film directed by Alain Resnais, released on January 25, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, Ellen Burstyn and Cyril Luckham. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Resnais
- Writers:
- David Mercer, David Mercer
- Producers:
- Klaus Hellwig, Yves Gasser, Yves Peyrot
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Aronovich
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Citel Films, Action Films, SFP, France•3
- Status:
- Released
Providence (1977) Trailer
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Providence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Claude Langham
David Warner
as Kevin Woodford
Ellen Burstyn
as Sonia Langham
Cyril Luckham
as Dr. Mark Eddington
John Gielgud
as Clive Langham
Tanya Lopert
as Miss Lister
Elaine Stritch
as Helen Wiener
Denis Lawson
as Dave Woodford
Kathryn Leigh Scott
as Miss Boon
Milo Sperber
as Jenner
Peter Arne
as Nils
Anna Wing
as Karen
Key crew
Directed by Alain Resnais, written by David Mercer and David Mercer, produced by Klaus Hellwig, Yves Gasser and Yves Peyrot.
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Providence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 72 ratings.
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Providence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Providence online?
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Who stars in Providence?
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The main cast of Providence (1977) includes Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, Ellen Burstyn, Cyril Luckham and John Gielgud. The film was directed by Alain Resnais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Providence released?
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Providence was released on January 25, 1977 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Providence worth watching?
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Providence (1977) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 72 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.
Is there a trailer for Providence?
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