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As the Moon (1977): Cast

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As the Moon is a 1977 comedy drama directed by Joël Séria, starring Jean-Pierre Marielle as Pouplard, René Berthier and Jeanne Hardeyn. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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As the Moon (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Joël Séria
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is As the Moon About?

The premise of As the Moon without spoilers.

Set in Normandy, France, in 1976, Pouplard is an unemployed heating engineer who works in his girlfriend Nadia’s butcher shop. After two tumultuous years of passionate romance, he decides to marry her, leaving his wife and daughter behind. The story tracks his struggle with jealousy and Nadia’s overwhelming allure as he confronts this pivotal moment in his life.

As the Moon Themes & Keywords

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  • astronomical object in title
  • sex
  • refrigerator technician
  • brawl
  • adultery
  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

As the Moon Cast & Characters

Jean-Pierre Marielle leads the cast as Pouplard, with René Berthier as le père Pouplard and Jeanne Hardeyn as la mère Pouplard. Directed by Joël Séria; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Joël Séria

More films directed by Joël Séria: Mumu, The Two Crocodiles, Marie, the Doll and Cookies.

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As the Moon Also Known As

Also known as “如同月亮”.

Also known as
  • 如同月亮

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As the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of As the Moon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is As the Moon?

As the Moon runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was As the Moon released?

As the Moon was released on August 31, 1977.

Who directed As the Moon?

As the Moon was directed by Joël Séria.

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Who is in the cast of As the Moon?

As the Moon stars Jean-Pierre Marielle as Pouplard, René Berthier as le père Pouplard and Jeanne Hardeyn as la mère Pouplard, among 9 credited actors.

Does As the Moon have a post-credit scene?

No. As the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is As the Moon in?

The original language of As the Moon is French.

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