Naked Childhood (1969)
Overview
Handed over to foster care by his mother—who's unwilling to give up permanent custody—the now-adolescent François understands that nothing in life is permanent, and his increasingly erratic actions reflect this knowledge.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 5.08 |
Directed By
Maurice Pialat
Crew
Maurice Pialat
Arlette Langmann
Maurice Pialat
Claude Berri
Guy Benier
Claude Beausoleil
Véra Belmont
Mag Bodard
François Truffaut
TOP CAST
Michel Terrazon
François
Raoul Billerey
Roby
Pierrette Deplanque
Josette
Marie-Louise Thierry
Madame Minguet
René Thierry
Minguet
Linda Gutenberg
Simone
Henri Puff
Raoul
Marie Marc
Meme
Maurice Coussonneau
Letillon
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