

A Gentle Woman
1969-08-27 · 85 min · ★ 6.8
When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.
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- Directors
- Robert Bresson
- Production companies
- Marianne Productions, Parc Film
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dominique SandaElle
Jeanne LobreAnna, la bonne
Claude OllierLe médecin
Jacques KébadianLe dragueur
Dorothée BlanckL'infirmièreTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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