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The Long Absence

19611h 38mHenri Colpi
IMDb 6.9

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Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.

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What is The Long Absence (1961) about?

Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.

Who stars in The Long Absence?

The Long Absence stars Alida Valli (Thérèse Langlois), Georges Wilson (le clochard), Charles Blavette (Fernand, un client du café), Philippe de Chérisey (Marcel Langlois), Jacques Harden (Pierre, un camionneur). The film was directed by Henri Colpi.

How long is The Long Absence?

The Long Absence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961.

Is The Long Absence worth watching?

The Long Absence holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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