Cities of the Plain

★ 6.5(8)20001h 45m

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Director: Robert Kramer
Release date: 2000-04-09
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: French
Status: Released

About Cities of the Plain

Cities of the Plain is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Documentary genres, directed by Robert Kramer, starring Ben, Amélie Desrumeaux and Bernard Trolet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cities of the Plain in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The final film from expatriate American filmmaker Robert Kramer, who died in France in 1999. Kramer and collaborators tell the somber life story of Ben. After leaving his homeland as a youth, he is greeted in France by menial jobs in industry. In time, he opens a fruit market, finds a wife, fathers a child, and has it all come crashing down when he learns his mother is in danger back home. Upon his return to France, he finds his life in ruin.

Cast

Ben

Amélie Desrumeaux

Amélie

Bernard Trolet

Ben, vieil homme

Nathalie Sarles

Coralie

Lahcene Aouiti

Ben, jeune homme

Erika Kramer

La mère

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cities of the Plain in New Zealand?+

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Is Cities of the Plain on Netflix?+

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How long is Cities of the Plain?+

Cities of the Plain has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Cities of the Plain?+

Cities of the Plain stars Ben, Amélie Desrumeaux, Bernard Trolet, Nathalie Sarles and Lahcene Aouiti.

When did Cities of the Plain come out?+

Cities of the Plain is a 2000 movie directed by Robert Kramer.

What genre is Cities of the Plain?+

Cities of the Plain is Drama and Documentary film.

Who directed Cities of the Plain?+

Cities of the Plain was directed by Robert Kramer.