Manon 70 (1968)
Directed by Jean Aurel

Drama

Film Synopsis

Des Grieux, one of Europe's top journalists, is spellbound by the vision of a beautiful young woman at Tokyo airport.   He can hardly believe his good fortune when, arriving in Paris, the same alluring woman, Manon, abandons her travelling companion and jumps into a taxi with him.  In no time, Des Grieux and Manon become lovers.  This is not something that pleases Manon's wealthy brother, who intends using all his resources to protect his sister from such unsuitable admirers...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Aurel
  • Script: Jean Aurel, Cécil Saint-Laurent, Abbé Prévost (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Edmond Richard
  • Cast: Catherine Deneuve (Manon), Jean-Claude Brialy (Jean-Paul), Sami Frey (Des Grieux), Elsa Martinelli (Annie), Robert Webber (Ravaggi), Paul Hubschmid (Simon), Claude Génia (Wife), Jean Martin (Hotelman), Manuela von Oppen (Margaret), Chris Avram
  • Country: France / Italy / West Germany
  • Language: French / English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 105 min

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