Life and Nothing But (1989)

Released: 1989-09-06 Duration: 2hr 15min

Genres: War Drama

Rating 7.2

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Overview

In 1920, Major Dellaplane, a man of honor and ethics, searches for missing French soldiers. He meets Madame Irène de Courtil, a politically connected Parisian, and their paths cross.

Production Companies

Hachette Première

AB Films

Little Bear

Films A2

Sofinergie 1

Investimage

CNC

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	fr
Popularity	5.57

Directed By

Bertrand Tavernier

Crew

Screenplay
Jean Cosmos

Producer
René Cleitman

Screenplay
Bertrand Tavernier

Director
Bertrand Tavernier

Editor
Armand Psenny

Director of Photography
Bruno de Keyzer

Dialogue
Jean Cosmos

Set Decoration
Guy-Claude François

Costume Design
Jacqueline Moreau

Original Music Composer
Oswald d'Andréa

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