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The Lovers on the Bridge
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The Lovers on the Bridge

1991-10-16 · 126 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Romance

Set against Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this film is a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer addicted to alcohol and sedatives and Michele, a painter driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an affliction which is slowly turning her blind.

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Directors
Leos Carax
Production companies
Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 28,000,000

Top Cast

Juliette BinocheJuliette BinocheMichèle Stalens
Denis LavantDenis LavantAlex
Klaus-Michael GrüberHans
Édith ScobÉdith ScobCouple in car
Georges AperghisCouple in car
Daniel BuainAlex's friend
Marion StalensMarion StalensMarion
Chrichan LarssonJulien
Paulette BerthonnierSailor / Barge operator
Roger BerthonnierSailor / Barge operator
Michel VandestienFireman
Georges CastorpUn endormi
Marc DesclozeauxUn endormi
Alain DahanUn endormi
Pierre PessemesseUn endormi
Maître BitounUn endormi
Johnny AldamaUn endormi
Jean-Louis AirolaPoster Collector
Albert PrévostCommissioner
Marc MauretteJudge

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