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Providence

1977-01-25 · 110 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Comedy

On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

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Directors
Alain Resnais
Production companies
Citel Films, Action Films, SFP, France•3
Countries
France, Switzerland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeClaude Langham
David WarnerDavid WarnerKevin Woodford
Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynSonia Langham
Cyril LuckhamCyril LuckhamDr. Mark Eddington
John GielgudJohn GielgudClive Langham
Tanya LopertTanya LopertMiss Lister
Elaine StritchElaine StritchHelen Wiener
Denis LawsonDenis LawsonDave Woodford
Kathryn Leigh ScottKathryn Leigh ScottMiss Boon
Milo SperberMilo SperberJenner
Peter ArnePeter ArneNils
Anna WingAnna WingKaren
Samson FainsilberSamson FainsilberOld Man
Joseph PittoorsOld Man

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