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Les Amants (The Lovers) (1958)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

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The Lovers (Les Amants) furthered the reputations of both director Louis Malle and star Jeanne Moreau -- and also pushed the boundaries of American censorship (1959 vintage) to the breaking point. Moreau plays a humdrum housewife whose life brightens considerably when she meets a handsome young archeologist (Jean-Marc Bory). The two enjoy an exquisite evening in the boudoir, and when comes the dawn, Moreau has gained a whole new outlook on things. She abandons her family in favor of Bory, even

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International

Directed By: Louis Malle

Written By: Louis Malle

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

On DVD: May 13, 2008

Cast

Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Tournier
Alain Cuny
Henri Tournier
Jean-Marc bory
Bernard Dubois-Lambert
Judith Magre
Maggy Thiebaut-Leroy
Jose-Luis De Villalonga
Raoul Florès, Raoul Fl...
Gaston Modot
Coudray
Patricia Garcin
Catherine fille de Jean...
Mich�le Girardon
Lucienne Hamon
Georgette Lobbe
Marthe
Claude Mansard
Marcelot
Pierre Frag

Critic Reviews for Les Amants (The Lovers)

All Critics (15) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (1) | DVD (6)

What a difference a lay makes...

April 21, 2011 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Jeanne Moreau at her "If it feels good, do it" best.

May 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Dan Callahan

Slant Magazine

This film is nowhere close to Ophuls's landmark, but it did inaugurate Moreau's extraordinary run of '60s art films in high style.

May 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Dan Callahan

Slant Magazine

The romantic drama is about a good hump going a long way for a horny chic lady.

November 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Adultery and the bourgeoisie, the script is solid as are the performances but it's the awesome 'First Night' scene that really makes this film. While this is only Malle's second film, he is still experimenting with plot development and narrative but by now has established himself as a strong director visually, the

July 6, 2010

Anthony Lawrie

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jeanne moreau is intriguing to watch. fascinating exploration of the bourgeois and immensely bored. the plot was way ahead of its time -- interesting that this was filmed in the late 50's

April 18, 2008