The Widow Couderc
Their interests were worlds apart but strange events brought them close together
1971 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Drama, Romance
The relationship between a middle-aged French widow and a young drifter takes a turn when her young niece pays a visit.
Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre
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Simone Signoret la veuve Couderc -
Alain Delon Jean Lavigne -
Ottavia Piccolo Félicie -
Jean Tissier Henri -
Monique Chaumette Françoise -
Boby Lapointe Désiré -
Pierre Collet le commissaire Mallet -
Jean-Pierre Castaldi l'inspecteur -
Robert Favart le préfet -
André Rouyer un gendarme -
François Valorbe le colonel Luc de Mortemont
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