Movie: La Lectrice

Top 10 Billed Cast

Miou-Miou
Miou-Miou

Constance / Marie

Patrick Chesnais
Patrick Chesnais

le P.D.G.

Pierre Dux
Pierre Dux

le magistrat

Régis Royer
Régis Royer

Eric

Christian Ruché
Christian Ruché

Jean/Philippe

Brigitte Catillon
Brigitte Catillon

la mère d'Éric

Marianne Denicourt
Marianne Denicourt

Bella B.

Charlotte Farran
Charlotte Farran

Coralie

Clotilde de Bayser
Clotilde de Bayser

la mère de Coralie

Jean-Luc Boutté
Jean-Luc Boutté

l'Inspecteur de police

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    A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.

  • Release Date

    1988-08-17

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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