Life Is a Long Quiet River
"Those Two families should never have met"
Originally released in 1988. Life Is a Long Quiet River is a comedy film. directed by Étienne Chatiliez.
Starring Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, and Catherine Hiegel
Synopsis
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (452 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Benoît Magimel
as Momo Groseille
Valérie Lalande
as Bernadette Le Quesnoy
Catherine Hiegel
as Josette
Daniel Gélin
as Docteur Mavial
Hélène Vincent
as Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy
André Wilms
as Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
Christine Pignet
as Madame Groseille
Maurice Mons
as Monsieur Groseille
Catherine Jacob
as Marie-Thérèse
Tara Römer
as Million Groseille
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- MK2 Films
- CNC
- France 3 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Is a Long Quiet River about?
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) conte...
Who directed Life Is a Long Quiet River?
Life Is a Long Quiet River was directed by Étienne Chatiliez.
How long is Life Is a Long Quiet River?
Life Is a Long Quiet River has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Life Is a Long Quiet River released?
Life Is a Long Quiet River was released on February 3, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Is a Long Quiet River?
The main cast of Life Is a Long Quiet River includes Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, Catherine Hiegel, Daniel Gélin, Hélène Vincent.
Is Life Is a Long Quiet River worth watching?
Life Is a Long Quiet River has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 452 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.