Movie

The Lovers of Montparnasse

★ 6.9(52)19581h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Becker
Release date: 1958-04-04
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Produzione Pallavicini

The Lovers of Montparnasse — trailer

About The Lovers of Montparnasse

The Lovers of Montparnasse is a 1958 movie in the Romance, Drama and History genres, directed by Jacques Becker, starring Gérard Philipe, Lilli Palmer and Lea Padovani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lovers of Montparnasse in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Biographic film chronicling the last year of the life of the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, 1919, who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy family. Her parents are against this relationship and stop financial help. Modigliani worked and died in abject poverty in the Montparnasse Quarter of Paris, France.

Cast

Gérard Philipe

Amedeo Modigliani

Lilli Palmer

Béatrice Hastings

Lea Padovani

Rosalie

Gérard Séty

Léopold Sborowsky

Lino Ventura

Morel

Anouk Aimée

Jeanne Hébuterne

Lila Kedrova

Anna Zborowsky

Arlette Poirier

Lulu

Madame Pâquerette

Madame Salomon - la Concierge

Marianne Oswald

Berthe Weill

Pierre Richard

un étudiant peintre (uncredited)

Yori Bertin

Catherine - la serveuse du café

Themes & keywords

depressionbased on novel or bookartistpainterbiographymontparnassepovertyalcoholicart dealerdrunkenness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lovers of Montparnasse in Switzerland?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lovers of Montparnasse on Netflix?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Lovers of Montparnasse?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Lovers of Montparnasse?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse stars Gérard Philipe, Lilli Palmer, Lea Padovani, Gérard Séty and Lino Ventura.

When did The Lovers of Montparnasse come out?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse is a 1958 movie directed by Jacques Becker.

What genre is The Lovers of Montparnasse?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse is Romance, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Lovers of Montparnasse?+

The Lovers of Montparnasse was directed by Jacques Becker.