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The Child Woman (1980): Cast

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The Child Woman is a 1980 drama directed by Raphaële Billetdoux, starring Klaus Kinski as Marcel, Michel Robin and Hélène Surgère. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Child Woman (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Child Woman About?

The premise of The Child Woman without spoilers.

Elisabeth, an inquisitive 11‑year‑old, goes to the garden each morning to see Marcel, the silent gardener who cannot speak. Their unusual friendship deepens over three years, becoming the sole connection Elisabeth feels she truly has, as Marcel remains the only person with whom she can communicate on a profound level.

The Child Woman Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Child Woman Cast & Characters

Klaus Kinski leads the cast as Marcel, with Michel Robin as Le père and Hélène Surgère as La mère. Directed by Raphaële Billetdoux; 6 actors are credited in all.

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The Child Woman Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “長大成女” and “Stumme Liebe”.

Also known as
  • 長大成女
  • Stumme Liebe
  • Женщина-ребёнок

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The Child Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Child Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Child Woman?

The Child Woman runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Child Woman released?

The Child Woman was released on September 24, 1980.

Who directed The Child Woman?

The Child Woman was directed by Raphaële Billetdoux.

Who is in the cast of The Child Woman?

The Child Woman stars Klaus Kinski as Marcel, Michel Robin as Le père and Hélène Surgère as La mère, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Child Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Child Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Child Woman in?

The original language of The Child Woman is French.

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