Bed and Board
"First Truffaut gave us The 400 Blows. Then Stolen Kisses... and now Bed and Board."
Originally released in 1970. Bed and Board is a comedy/drama film. directed by François Truffaut.
Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, and Daniel Ceccaldi
Synopsis
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (300 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Antoine Doinel
Claude Jade
as Christine Doinel
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Lucien Darbon
Claire Duhamel
as Madame Darbon
Hiroko Berghauer
as Kyoko
Daniel Boulanger
as Le Voisin Ténor
Silvana Blasi
as Silvana, la Femme du Ténor
Barbara Laage
as Monique, la Secrétaire
Claude Véga
as Le Pseudo Étrangleur
Danièle Girard
as Ginette, la Serveuse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Valoria Films
- Fida Cinematografica
- Les Films du Carrosse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bed and Board about?
Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully ...
Who directed Bed and Board?
Bed and Board was directed by François Truffaut.
How long is Bed and Board?
Bed and Board has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Bed and Board released?
Bed and Board was released on September 9, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bed and Board?
The main cast of Bed and Board includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Claire Duhamel, Hiroko Berghauer.
Is Bed and Board worth watching?
Bed and Board has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 300 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.