The Things of Life (1970)

In the aftermath of a car crash, an architect contemplates the details of his life – particularly his relationships with his mistress, wife and son.

Director: Claude Sautet
Cast: Lea Massari, Gabrielle Doulcet, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise, Michel Piccoli, Jacques Richard, Betty Beckers, Boby Lapointe, Gerard Lartigau, Dominique Zardi, Hervé Sand
Runtime: 01h 24m
Type: Movie

The Things of Life (1970)

In the aftermath of a car crash, an architect contemplates the details of his life – particularly his relationships with his mistress, wife and son.

Director: Claude Sautet
Cast: Lea Massari, Gabrielle Doulcet, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise, Michel Piccoli, Jacques Richard, Betty Beckers, Boby Lapointe, Gerard Lartigau, Dominique Zardi, Hervé Sand
Runtime: 01h 24m
Type: Movie
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