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The Bear and the Doll
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The Bear and the Doll

1970-02-04 · 90 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Romance

A quiet cellist living in the countryside has his life disrupted when he accidentally bumps into a wealthy, temperamental woman in a Rolls-Royce. Angered by his indifference to her charm, she attempts to seduce him, but he resists her attempts to invade his peaceful life.

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Directors
Michel Deville
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Parc Film
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brigitte BardotBrigitte BardotFelicia
Jean-Pierre CasselJean-Pierre CasselGaspard
Daniel CeccaldiDaniel CeccaldiIvan
Georges ClaisseGeorges ClaisseStephane
Julien VerdierJulien Verdier
Sabine HaudepinSabine Haudepin
Valérie StrohValérie Stroh
Claude Jetter
Hélène Arié
Christiane Dancourt
Xavier GélinXavier Gélin
Nina CompanéezNina Companéez

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