The Cousins movie poster

The Cousins

March 11, 1959 1h 52m 6.8/10 (95 votes)

Originally released in 1959. The Cousins is a drama film. directed by Claude Chabrol.

Starring Gérard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, and Juliette Mayniel

Synopsis

Young provincial Charles arrives in Paris to stay with his cousin Paul while studying law. Paul is a decadent, bohemian pleasure-seeker who shows the meek, diligent Charles the thrills of city life. When Charles falls for Florence, one of Paul's acquaintances, relationships begin to shift.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 11, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (95 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • AJYM-Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cousins about?

Young provincial Charles arrives in Paris to stay with his cousin Paul while studying law. Paul is a decadent, bohemian pleasure-seeker who shows the meek, diligent Charles the thrills of city life...

Who directed The Cousins?

The Cousins was directed by Claude Chabrol.

How long is The Cousins?

The Cousins has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was The Cousins released?

The Cousins was released on March 11, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Cousins?

The main cast of The Cousins includes Gérard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, Juliette Mayniel, Guy Decomble, Geneviève Cluny.