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Les Amants de Montparnasse (Montparnasse 19) (The Lovers of Montparnasse) (Heroes in White) (1958)

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Montparnasse 19 is better known as Modigliani, which is also the name of its protagonist. In broad, melodramatic strokes, screenwriter Max Ophuls and director Jacques Becker offer their spin on the tragic, troubled life of Italian abstract painter Amedeo Modigliani. As played by Gerard Philipe, Modigliani is first seen as the derelict he became during his days as a resident of rundown Montparnasse in 1919. His one chance for redemption through the love of the beautiful Jeanne (Anouk Aimee) is

Unrated, 2 hr.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International

Directed By: Jacques Becker

Written By: Max Ophuls, Max Oph�ls, Henri Jeanson

In Theaters: Apr 4, 1958 Wide

On DVD: Nov 15, 1993

Cast

G�rard Philipe
Amedeo Modigliani
Anouk Aim�e
Jeanne Hebuterne
Lilli Palmer
Beatrice Hastings
Lea Padovani
Rosalie
Lino Ventura
Morel
G�rard S�ty
Sborowski
Lila Kedrova
Mme. Sborowski
Jean Lanier
Hebuterne
Judith Magre
Harry Max
Doctor
Mme. Paquerette
Mme. Salomon
Denise Vernac
Mme. Hebuterne
Arlette Poirier
Lulu
Antoine Tudal
Cendrars
Robert Ripa
Marcel

Critic Reviews for Les Amants de Montparnasse (Montparnasse 19) (The Lovers of Montparnasse) (Heroes in White)

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1)

The one bright spot is Miss Palmer, who acts with the breezy air of one who looks upon drunken artists as amusements. Maybe that's the way to look at this film.

January 22, 2008 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

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A highly personal effort by one of the idols of the New Wave generation.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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Becker's humanism is unwavering, even when confronting such stereotypes as the rich American philistine or the uncomprehending working man.

January 22, 2008 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

As a whole, the film is somewhat of a failure for Becker, but there are enough fine moments to recommend it.

January 22, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A hauntingly moving portrait about the last year or so in the life of the early 20th-century painter Modigliani.

May 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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