A Simple Story (1959): Cast
A Simple Story is a 1959 drama directed by Marcel Hanoun, starring Raymond Jourdan as Monsieur Jean, Gilette Barbier and Maria Meriko. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Marcel Hanoun
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Simple Story About?
The premise of A Simple Story without spoilers.
A woman arrives in Paris with her young daughter hoping to find work. With scant money and bad luck, they quickly become penniless and homeless, sleeping in parks and searching for shelter. Their survival depends on the occasional kindness of strangers, who offer food, a warm place to rest or a brief moment of hope.
A Simple Story Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- girl
- woman
A Simple Story Cast & Characters
Raymond Jourdan leads the cast as Monsieur Jean, with Gilette Barbier and Maria Meriko. Directed by Marcel Hanoun; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcel Hanoun
- Raymond Jourdan as Monsieur Jean
- Gilette Barbier
- Maria Meriko
- Madeleine Marion
Also Starring in A Simple Story
· 3 more- Elizabeth Huart Sylvie, Daughter
- Micheline Bezançon Mother
- Max Delon
More from Marcel Hanoun
More films directed by Marcel Hanoun: La Femme de Chambre, Un Corps sans Visage, The Bright Night, The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown and Autumn.
A Simple Story Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Uma Simples História” and “단순한 이야기”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Simples História
- 단순한 이야기
- 一个简单的故事
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Simple Heart, Under the Stars of Paris and A Simple Event.
A Simple Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Simple Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Simple Story?
A Simple Story runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was A Simple Story released?
A Simple Story was released on April 1, 1959.
Who directed A Simple Story?
A Simple Story was directed by Marcel Hanoun.
More films by Marcel Hanoun Who is in the cast of A Simple Story?
A Simple Story stars Raymond Jourdan as Monsieur Jean, Gilette Barbier and Maria Meriko, among 7 credited actors.
Does A Simple Story have a post-credit scene?
No. A Simple Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Simple Story in?
The original language of A Simple Story is French.
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