The Lorry
Originally released in 1977. The Lorry is a drama/romance film. directed by Marguerite Duras. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gérard Depardieu and Marguerite Duras
Synopsis
In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characters or their motivations, and sometimes the actor does. That's all -- there is no action, there are no location shots, no one pretends to be anything else. The script itself tells about an encounter between a blank-slate of a woman hitchhiker, and a communist truck driver. As the reading progresses, Duras comments bitterly about the failed ideals of communism and the glorious revolution that will probably never happen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Auditel
- Cinéma 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lorry about?
In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characte...
Who directed The Lorry?
The Lorry was directed by Marguerite Duras.
How long is The Lorry?
The Lorry has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Lorry released?
The Lorry was released on May 27, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lorry?
The main cast of The Lorry includes Gérard Depardieu, Marguerite Duras.