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La Chienne

1h 36m1931Jean Renoir
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Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to the wretched Adele. By chance, he meets Lucienne, 'Lulu', and makes her his mistress. He thinks he has finally found love, but Lulu is a streetwalker, still in love with her pimp.

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Based On Novel Or BookUnrequited LoveBlack And White

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What is La Chienne (1931) about?

Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to the wretched Adele. By chance, he meets Lucienne, 'Lulu', and makes her his mistress. He thinks he has finally found love, but Lulu is a streetwalker, still in love with her pimp.

Who stars in La Chienne?

La Chienne stars Michel Simon (Maurice Legrand), Janie Marèse (Lucienne 'Lulu' Pelletier), Georges Flamant (Andre 'Dédé' Govain), Magdeleine Bérubet (Adèle Legrand), Roger Gaillard (Adjutant Alexis Godard). The film was directed by Jean Renoir.

How long is La Chienne?

La Chienne has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931.

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