Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Domestic: 4 899 194 $Foreign: 113 896 $
Original
L'Amant
Language
French
NMTW
56%
Mixed
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 7 nominations total
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Jane MarchThe Young Girl -
Tony Leung Ka-faiThe Chinaman
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Frédérique MeiningerThe Mother
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Arnaud GiovaninettiThe Elder Brother
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Melvil PoupaudThe Younger Brother
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Lisa FaulknerHelene Lagonelle
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Jeanne MoreauNarrator (voice)
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Philippe Le DemThe French Teacher
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Tania TorrensThe Principal
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Espérance Pham Thai LanFemme
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Hélène PatarotThe Assistant Mistress
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Frédéric AuburtinLiner Pianist
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Xiem MangThe Chinaman's Father
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Ann SchaufussAnne-Marie Stretter
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Yvonne WingerterThe Writer (beginning)
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Raymonde HeudelineThe Writer (end)
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Quach Van AnThe Driver
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Do Minh VienThe Young Boy
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Alido H. GaudencioAnne-Marie Stretters Driver
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Vu Dinh ThiFerry Captain
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| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 4 899 194 $ |
| Foreign Box Office: | 113 896 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 5 013 090 $ |
| Country: | France, United Kingdom, Vietnam |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 55 min |
Description:
Saigon, 1920s: A French teenager from a poor family and a wealthy Chinese heir form a secret relationship. The girl, wanting to escape her expected life, seeks control through this affair. She captivates her lover with her beauty and courage, keeping him devoted while they navigate their forbidden love amidst a changing society.
| Alternative title: | L'Amant |
| Release year: | 1992 |
| Language: | French |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 7 nominations total |
| Director: | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Type: | Movie |
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