Such a Lovely Town... (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Such a Lovely Town... (1979) — Stephane (Victor Lanoux) is the mayor of a small village.
Such a Lovely Town... (1979) Storyline
Stephane (Victor Lanoux) is the mayor of a small village. He is also the manager of the tannery which provides the inhabitants with work. In a fit of anger, he kills his wife (Edith Scob). A judge (Jean Carmet) tries to prove his culpability, but it's not an easy task, because there is a political and social pressure.
Full Cast & Crew
- Jean Carmet as Le juge Fernand Noblet
- Victor Lanoux as Stéphane Bertin
- Valérie Mairesse as Muriel Olivier, l'institutrice
- Michel Robin as Gaspard, le braconnier
- Jacques Richard as Maurois, le représentant du personnel
- Gérard Jugnot as Fréval, le patron du bar
- Francis Lemaire as Maître Demaison, l'avocat de Stéphane
- Anne Bellec as Nelly, la belle-sœur de Stéphane
- Alain Doutey as Debray, le responsable administratif de la tannerie
- Jean Vigny as Le Curé Borie
- Gérard Caillaud as Larsac, le racheteur potentiel de la tannerie
- Roland Amstutz as Varan, le député
- Christian de Tillière as Le procureur
- Jacques Canselier as Javel, greffier du Juge Noblet
- Jacques Chailleux as Riffaud, un ouvrier
Why Watch Such a Lovely Town...?
The Vibe: Such a Lovely Town... is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and crime movie from 1979. Directed by Étienne Périer, and starring Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux, Valérie Mairesse Stephane (Victor Lanoux) is the mayor of a small village.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, Such a Lovely Town... retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with crime elements, Such a Lovely Town... deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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