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Love on the Run
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Love on the Run

1979-01-24 · 93 min · ★ 7.0

Romance · Drama · Comedy

Now in his thirties, Antoine Doinel is a divorced proofreader in love with a record seller. Colette Tazzi, now a lawyer, buys his first published autobiography, leading them to a chance meeting.

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Directors
François Truffaut
Production companies
Les Films du Carrosse
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Jean-Pierre LéaudJean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
Marie-France PisierMarie-France PisierColette Tazzi
Claude JadeClaude JadeChristine Doinel
DaniDaniLiliane
DorothéeDorothéeSabine Barnerias
Daniel MesguichDaniel MesguichXavier Barnerias
Julien BertheauJulien BertheauMonsieur Lucien
Marie HenriauMarie HenriauLa Juge du Divorce
Julien DuboisJulien DuboisAlphonse Doinel
Jean-Pierre DucosL'Avocat de Christine
Rosy VarteRosy VarteLa Mère de Colette
Pierre DiosMaître Renard
Alain OllivierAlain OllivierLe Juge d' Aix en Provence
Monique DuryMadame Ida
Emmanuel ClotEmmanuel
Christian LentretienLe Dragueur du Train
Roland ThénotL'Homme en Colère au Téléphone
Alexandre JanssenL'Enfant du Wagon-restaurant
Chantal ZauggUne Petite Fille
Richard BerryRichard BerryPetit Rôle (uncredited)

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