The Old Maid (1972)
Muriel is a shy woman who bluffs and blusters around in order to hide her shyness and to protect her loneliness, even though she longs wistfully for a companion of some sort. She has been lonely so long that now she is an old maid and has never been wooed. In this gentle French film, Muriel gets a glimpse of romance when Gabriel walks into the seaside hotel she is vacationing in. His car has broken down, and he has to stay there for a few days while it is repaired. Hers is the only dinner table with room at it, and Gabriel cannot prevent himself from charming women. She is stiff with him at first, but soon they develop a friendship.
Director: Jean-Pierre Blanc
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 5, 1972
Cast
- Philippe Noiret - Gabriel Marcassus
- Annie Girardot - Muriel Bouchon
- Marthe Keller - Vicka
- Michael Lonsdale - Monod
- Édith Scob - Edith, Monod's Wife
- Jean-Pierre Darras - Sacha
- Catherine Samie - Clotilde
- Maria Schneider - Mome
- Lorenza Guerrieri - Punaisa
- Albert Simono - Daniel
Screenplay
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Editing: Hélène Plemiannikov
Production: Lira Films, Pegaso Cinematografica, Praesidens (IT)
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Blanc
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Maid about?
- Muriel is a shy woman who bluffs and blusters around in order to hide her shyness and to protect her loneliness, even though she longs wistfully for a companion of some sort. She has been lonely so long that now she is an old maid and has never been wooed. In this gentle French film, Muriel gets a glimpse of romance when Gabriel walks into the seaside hotel she is vacationing in. His car has broken down, and he has to stay there for a few days while it is repaired. Hers is the only dinner table with room at it, and Gabriel cannot prevent himself from charming women. She is stiff with him at first, but soon they develop a friendship.
- Who directed The Old Maid?
- The Old Maid was directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc.
- Who stars in The Old Maid?
- The Old Maid stars Philippe Noiret, Annie Girardot, Marthe Keller, Michael Lonsdale, Édith Scob, Jean-Pierre Darras.
- How long is The Old Maid?
- The Old Maid has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Maid?
- The Old Maid is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Old Maid produced?
- The Old Maid was produced in France, Italy.