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The Merry Widow

November 1, 2007 1h 34m 4.9/10 (84 votes)

Originally released in 2007. The Merry Widow is a comedy/drama film. directed by Isabelle Mergault.

Starring Michèle Laroque, Jacques Gamblin, and Wladimir Yordanoff

Synopsis

Anne-Marie lives an easy life with Gilbert, a rich plastic surgeon: a beautiful house, a doggy, a cleaning lady, expensive furniture, the lot. Not so easy in fact when she thinks twice. She does not get on with her husband any longer. She gets on his nerves and he does not attract her any longer. She feels good only when she jogs on the beach and ... when she is the arms of her lover, Leo. One day, Gilbert gets killed in a car accident. Good news, since she will be able to live with Leo. The trouble is her well-meaning family settle at her villa with a view to supporting the "poor widow" morally. Anne-Marie just cannot admit she is not distressed at all, especially to her son Christophe. She is now even more of a prisoner than when Gilbert was alive...

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (84 votes)
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Box Office $22.9M Worldwide gross
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Revenue
$22,872,698

Production Companies

  • Gaumont

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merry Widow about?

Anne-Marie lives an easy life with Gilbert, a rich plastic surgeon: a beautiful house, a doggy, a cleaning lady, expensive furniture, the lot. Not so easy in fact when she thinks twice. She does no...

Who directed The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow was directed by Isabelle Mergault.

How long is The Merry Widow?

The Merry Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was The Merry Widow released?

The Merry Widow was released on November 1, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Merry Widow?

The main cast of The Merry Widow includes Michèle Laroque, Jacques Gamblin, Wladimir Yordanoff, Tom Morton, Valérie Mairesse.