Stolen Kisses (1968): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Stolen Kisses is a 1968 comedy drama directed by François Truffaut, starring Serge Rousseau as Guy Who Follows Christine, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Daniel Ceccaldi. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $509 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films du Carrosse
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stolen Kisses About?
The premise of Stolen Kisses without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Antoine finally leaves the army, only to stumble through a series of ill‑fated jobs. Christine’s father secures him a security‑guard post, which he quickly loses, and a brief stint with a private detective draws him into the seductive orbit of his client’s wife, Fabienne. Caught between the alluring older woman and his long‑time love Christine, Antoine must decide where his heart truly lies.
Stolen Kisses Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- private detective
- hotel room
- french new wave
- reference to balzac
- receptionist
- elevator
- hotel receptionist
- antoine doinel character
- woman topless in bed
- phone booth
- truffaut and leaud
- reference to the lily in the valley by honore de balzac
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- hotel clerk
- ex military
- trashing a hotel room
- night clerk
- dinner table
- topless nudity
- young woman
- store room
- tailing someone
- tv repairman
- dishonorable discharge
- unfaithful wife
- kiss
- breakup
- adulterous wife
- caught having an affair
- collision
- store owner
- cigarette smoking
- car crash
- private detective agency
- army private
- female topless nudity
- hotel night clerk
- payphone
- affair
- telephone box
- writing a letter
- private investigator
- magic act
- nudity
- romantic comedy
- coming of age drama
- night watchman
- shoe store
- hotel
- twenty something
- dentist
Stolen Kisses Cast & Characters
Serge Rousseau leads the cast as Guy Who Follows Christine, with Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel and Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon. Directed by François Truffaut; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director François Truffaut
- Serge Rousseau as Guy Who Follows Christine
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel
- Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon
- Claude Jade as Christine Darbon
Also Starring in Stolen Kisses
· 31 more- Claire Duhamel Madame Darbon
- Marcel Mercier Man at the Darbon Garage (uncredited)
- Marie-France Pisier Colette Tazzi (uncredited)
- Jean-François Adam Albert Tazzi (uncredited)
- Michael Lonsdale Georges Tabard
- Delphine Seyrig Fabienne Tabard
- Jacques Rispal Monsieur Colin
- André Falcon Monsieur Blady
- Paul Pavel Julien
- Martine Brochard Madame Colin (uncredited)
- Roger Trapp Monsieur Shapiro (uncredited)
- Harry-Max Monsieur Henri
- Jacques Robiolles TV Unemployed (uncredited)
- Liza Braconnier Sad Prostitute (uncredited)
- François Darbon Chief Warrant Officer Picard
- Albert Simono Albani
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- Chantal Banlier Shoe Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Martine Ferrière Head Saleswoman of the Shoe Store
- Marcel Berbert Man Who Opens His Door
- Catherine Lutz Catherine
- Anik Belaubre Concierge at the Brothel (uncredited)
- Christine Pellé Miss Ida (uncredited)
- Pascale Dauman Parisian Followed in the Street
- Karine Jeantet Shoe Merchant Saleswoman (uncredited)
- Léon Elkenbaum Dentist (uncredited)
- Madeleine Parard Wicked Prostitute (uncredited)
- France Monteil Kind Prostitute (uncredited)
- Carole Noe Big Girl (uncredited)
- Jacques Delord Robert Espannet
- Robert Cambourakis Madame Colin's Fearful Lover (uncredited)
- Joseph Mériau Man at the Darbon Garage (uncredited)
More from François Truffaut
More films directed by François Truffaut: Confidentially Yours, The Woman Next Door, Love on the Run and A Gorgeous Girl Like Me.
Stolen Kisses Plot Summary
What happens in Stolen Kisses from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Antoine Doinel, now a young man, is discharged from the army as unfit because he would rather read novels and write to his sweetheart, violinist Christine Darbon than follow orders. During his service he fills her inbox with letters—often more than one a day—though she later recalls that not all of them were kind, and she never writes back. When Christine is away with friends for a skiing trip, her parents host Antoine and, sensing he needs a job, help him land a position as a night clerk at Hôtel Alsina, where he spends most of his time absorbed in books.
Full summary
The whole story of Stolen Kisses, scene by scene
Stolen Kisses Box Office
Stolen Kisses grossed $509 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$509
- US & Canada
- $509
Stolen Kisses Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stolen Kisses.
How Well Do You Know Stolen Kisses?
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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What is the main character Antoine Doinel’s occupation at the beginning of the film?
Stolen Kisses Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Besos Robados” and “Beijos Roubados”.
- Also known as
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- Besos Robados
- Beijos Roubados
- Beijos Proibidos
- 훔친 키스
- Stulna kyssar
- Вкрадені поцілунки
- Stjålne kyss
- Geraubte Küsse
- Baci rubati
- 偷吻
- Κλεμμένα φιλιά
- נשיקות גנובות
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- Украденные поцелуи
- Skradzione pocałunki
- Откраднати целувки
- Çalınan Buseler
- Stjålne kys
- 도둑맞은 키스
- Ukradené polibky
- Những Nụ Hôn Bị Đánh Cắp
- Lopott csókok
- Varastettuja suudelmia
- Sărutări furate
- Varastatud suudlused
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Stolen Kisses FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Stolen Kisses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stolen Kisses?
Stolen Kisses runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Stolen Kisses released?
Stolen Kisses was released on August 14, 1968.
Who directed Stolen Kisses?
Stolen Kisses was directed by François Truffaut.
More films by François Truffaut Who is in the cast of Stolen Kisses?
Stolen Kisses stars Serge Rousseau as Guy Who Follows Christine, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel and Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon, among 35 credited actors.
How much did Stolen Kisses make at the box office?
Stolen Kisses grossed $509 worldwide.
Does Stolen Kisses have a post-credit scene?
No. Stolen Kisses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stolen Kisses in?
The original language of Stolen Kisses is French.
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