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Romantic thriller

Tell Her That I Love Her (1977): Cast

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Tell Her That I Love Her is a 1977 romantic thriller directed by Claude Miller, starring Gérard Depardieu as David Martinaud, Dominique Laffin and Josiane Balasko. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Tell Her That I Love Her (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Claude Miller
Genres
Romance , Mystery , Thriller , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tell Her That I Love Her About?

The premise of Tell Her That I Love Her without spoilers.

David Martinaud, a diligent accountant, pretends weekly visits to his parents as a cover to renovate his country cottage. He hides this because his longtime crush Lise lives nearby; despite her marriage he still hopes for a reunion. His obsession borders on mania, and when Lise’s husband is accidentally killed, David’s behavior spirals out of control.

Tell Her That I Love Her Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • france
  • man
  • love
  • accountant
  • stalker
  • neighbor
  • male female relationship
  • friend
  • friendship
  • childhood sweetheart
  • businessman
  • foreign language adaptation
+4 more
  • sexual obsession
  • sexual repression
  • insanity
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Tell Her That I Love Her Cast & Characters

Gérard Depardieu leads the cast as David Martinaud, with Dominique Laffin as Lise and Josiane Balasko as Nadine. Directed by Claude Miller; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Claude Miller

More films directed by Claude Miller: See How They Dance, I’m Glad My Mother Is Alive, Betty Fisher and Other Stories and Of Woman and Magic.

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Tell Her That I Love Her Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “This Sweet Sickness” and “愛していると伝えて”.

Also known as
  • This Sweet Sickness
  • 愛していると伝えて
  • Hasta el último infierno
  • Süßer Wahn
  • Gli aquiloni non muoiono in cielo
  • Скажите ей, что я её люблю
  • Amor Impossível
  • Řekněte jí, že ji miluji
  • 爱他爱她

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FAQ

Tell Her That I Love Her FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tell Her That I Love Her, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tell Her That I Love Her?

Tell Her That I Love Her runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Tell Her That I Love Her released?

Tell Her That I Love Her was released on September 28, 1977.

Who directed Tell Her That I Love Her?

Tell Her That I Love Her was directed by Claude Miller.

More films by Claude Miller

Who is in the cast of Tell Her That I Love Her?

Tell Her That I Love Her stars Gérard Depardieu as David Martinaud, Dominique Laffin as Lise and Josiane Balasko as Nadine, among 18 credited actors.

Does Tell Her That I Love Her have a post-credit scene?

No. Tell Her That I Love Her has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tell Her That I Love Her in?

The original language of Tell Her That I Love Her is French.

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