Muriel, or the Time of Return(1963)
Muriel, ou le Temps d'un retour
Muriel, or the Time of Return Synopsis
In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from military duty in Algiers. An old lover of Hélène's comes to visit, Alphonse, with his niece Françoise; he too is back from Algiers, where he ran a café. Bernard speaks of his fiancée, Muriel, whom Hélène has not met. The past is obscured by guilt, misperceptions, and missed possibilities. Appearances deceive, things change. As Hélène and Alphonse try to sort out a renewal, everyone seems off-kilter just enough to hint that all cannot end well.
Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) is a drama film directed by Alain Resnais, released on October 1, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée and Nita Klein. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 198 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Resnais
- Writers:
- Jean Cayrol, Jean Cayrol, Jean Cayrol
- Producers:
- Anatole Dauman
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Hans Werner Henze
- Production:
- Alpha Productions, Argos films
- Status:
- Released
Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) Trailer
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Muriel, or the Time of Return Cast & Crew
Main cast
Delphine Seyrig
as Hélène Aughain
Jean-Pierre Kérien
as Alphonse Noyard
Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée
as Bernard Aughain
- Nita Klein
Nita Klein
as Françoise
Claude Sainval
as Roland de Smoke
Laurence Badie
as Claudie
- Martine Vatel
Martine Vatel
as Marie-Dominique, aka Marie-Do
Philippe Laudenbach
as Robert
Jean Champion
as Ernest
Jean Dasté
as L'homme à la chèvre / The Goat Man
Julien Verdier
as Le loueur de chevaux / The Stableman
Nelly Borgeaud
as La femme du couple d'acheteurs
Key crew
Directed by Alain Resnais, written by Jean Cayrol, Jean Cayrol and Jean Cayrol, produced by Anatole Dauman.
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Muriel, or the Time of Return Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 198 ratings.
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Muriel, or the Time of Return – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Muriel, or the Time of Return online?
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Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Muriel, or the Time of Return?
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The main cast of Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) includes Delphine Seyrig, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Jean-Baptiste Thiérrée, Nita Klein and Claude Sainval. 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 Muriel, or the Time of Return released?
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Muriel, or the Time of Return was released on October 1, 1963 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Muriel, or the Time of Return worth watching?
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Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 198 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Muriel, or the Time of Return?
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