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The Love of a Woman (1953): Cast

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The Love of a Woman is a 1953 romantic drama directed by Jean Grémillon, starring Micheline Presle as Marie Prieur, Massimo Girotti and Julien Carette. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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The Love of a Woman (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Jean Grémillon
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Love of a Woman About?

The premise of The Love of a Woman without spoilers.

Marie, a newly qualified doctor, takes a post on the remote island of Ouessant, where she gradually earns the locals' wariness and trust. When she falls for an Italian engineer, she must balance her growing affection with the fight to preserve her independence and professional resolve.

The Love of a Woman Themes & Keywords

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  • ushant
  • island
  • brittany
  • choice
  • female doctor
  • prejudice
  • woman in love
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Cast & crew

The Love of a Woman Cast & Characters

Micheline Presle leads the cast as Marie Prieur, with Massimo Girotti as André Lorenz and Julien Carette as Le Quellec. Directed by Jean Grémillon; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jean Grémillon

More films directed by Jean Grémillon, best-rated first: Lady Killer (Gueule d’Amour), White Paws, The Woman Who Dared and Summer Light.

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The Love of a Woman Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “L’Amore di una donna” and “Die Liebe einer Frau”.

Also known as
  • L’Amore di una donna
  • Die Liebe einer Frau
  • Любовь женщины
  • 一个女人的爱情

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The Love of a Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Love of a Woman?

The Love of a Woman runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Love of a Woman released?

The Love of a Woman was released on December 13, 1953.

Who directed The Love of a Woman?

The Love of a Woman was directed by Jean Grémillon.

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Who is in the cast of The Love of a Woman?

The Love of a Woman stars Micheline Presle as Marie Prieur, Massimo Girotti as André Lorenz and Julien Carette as Le Quellec, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Love of a Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Love of a Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Love of a Woman in?

The original language of The Love of a Woman is French.

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