

La Mandarine
1972-03-17 · 84 min · ★ 4.8
Paris, seventies. In a hotel in the glittering Rue de Rivoli an English boy falls in love with the two young grandchildren of the owner. Based on the novel "La Mandarine" by Christine de Rivoyre.
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- Directors
- Édouard Molinaro
- Production companies
- Franco London Films, Filmes Cinematografica
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Annie GirardotSéverine Lapierre
Philippe NoiretGeorges Lapierre
Madeleine RenaudMme Boulard, dite « Mémé Boule »
Murray HeadAntony 'Tony' Bellay-Vanguard
Marie-Hélène BreillatBaba
Jean-Claude DauphinAlain
Madeleine DamienAugustine, la femme de chambre
Nane GermonLa sage-femme
Pippo MérisiLe maître d'hotel
Jacques ProvinsArsène, le concierge
Jean RoquelGaston, le garçon d'étage
Marthe VillalongaLa bonne espagnole
Jean MichaudUn médecin
Yvon SarrayUn médecin (uncredited)
Maurice TravailLapierre, le comptable (uncredited)
Lionel VitrantUn garagiste (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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