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Paul and Michelle (1974): Cast & Plot

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Paul and Michelle is a 1974 romantic drama directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Sean Bury as Paul Harrison, Anicée Alvina and Keir Dullea. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Paul and Michelle (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paul and Michelle About?

The premise of Paul and Michelle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Their extraordinary romance inspired two films: Friends (1971) and now Paul and Michelle. Set about three years after Friends, the story follows Paul Harrison and Michelle Latour‑Harrison as they rebuild their family. Paul juggles work, college and household duties while Michelle confronts a new romantic interest.

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Cast & crew

Paul and Michelle Cast & Characters

Sean Bury leads the cast as Paul Harrison, with Anicée Alvina as Michelle Latour and Keir Dullea as Garry. Directed by Lewis Gilbert; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Paul and Michelle Plot Summary

What happens in Paul and Michelle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set about three years after the events in Friends, Paul Harrison Sean Bury and Michelle Latour Anicée Alvina reunite and pick up the threads of their lives. Paul, who has just finished prep school in England as the head boy, returns to France to study at the Sorbonne and to locate his lover and their three-year-old daughter Sylvie. He is directed to Nice, where Michelle had taken a job, only to discover she left because of an unpleasant situation with her boss, and is now living in a comfortable apartment with Garry Keir Dullea, an older American airline pilot.

Full summary

The whole story of Paul and Michelle, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Paul and Michelle?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Paul and Michelle Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Paul e Michelle” and “Paul et Michelle”.

Also known as
  • Paul e Michelle
  • Paul et Michelle
  • Paul et Michèle
  • Paul und Michelle
  • 保罗和米歇尔
  • Juntos hasta la muerte
  • Пол і Мішель

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Paul and Michelle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paul and Michelle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paul and Michelle?

Paul and Michelle runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Paul and Michelle released?

Paul and Michelle was released on March 15, 1974.

Who directed Paul and Michelle?

Paul and Michelle was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

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Who is in the cast of Paul and Michelle?

Paul and Michelle stars Sean Bury as Paul Harrison, Anicée Alvina as Michelle Latour and Keir Dullea as Garry, among 7 credited actors.

Does Paul and Michelle have a post-credit scene?

No. Paul and Michelle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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