Life Love Death (1969)
François Toledo, married businessman and father, falls head-over-heels in love with Janine, a work colleague. However, he is soon found out: after three dates, he strangles some prostitutes, when, the victim of blackmail, he becomes dishonored. He is taken to court, and sentenced to be killed by a guillotine.
Director: Claude Lelouch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 29, 1969
Cast
- Amidou - François Toledo
- Caroline Cellier - Caroline
- Janine Magnan - Janine Toledo
- Lisette Bersy - Hélène, François' mother-in-law
- Marcel Bozzuffi - Commissioner Marchand
- Pierre Zimmer - Police officer
- Sylvia Saurel - Sabine, prostitute
- Denyse Roland - Prostitute in Nimes
- Rita Maiden - Prostitute in car
- Catherine Samie - Julie, prostitute
Screenplay
- Claude Lelouch (Author)
- Pierre Uytterhoeven (Author)
Music: Francis Lai
Cinematography: Jean Collomb
Editing: Claude Barrois
Production: PEA, Produzioni Associate Delphos, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films Ariane, Les Films 13
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
death penalty, marriage crisis, car mechanic, illegal prostitution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Love Death about?
- François Toledo, married businessman and father, falls head-over-heels in love with Janine, a work colleague. However, he is soon found out: after three dates, he strangles some prostitutes, when, the victim of blackmail, he becomes dishonored. He is taken to court, and sentenced to be killed by a guillotine.
- Who directed Life Love Death?
- Life Love Death was directed by Claude Lelouch.
- Who stars in Life Love Death?
- Life Love Death stars Amidou, Caroline Cellier, Janine Magnan, Lisette Bersy, Marcel Bozzuffi, Pierre Zimmer.
- How long is Life Love Death?
- Life Love Death has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Life Love Death?
- Life Love Death is a Drama film.
- Where was Life Love Death produced?
- Life Love Death was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Life Love Death?
- The themes of Life Love Death include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.