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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

1220102h 10mJoann Sfar
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 58

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A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

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What is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) about?

A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

Who stars in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life stars Éric Elmosnino (Serge Gainsbourg), Lucy Gordon (Jane Birkin), Laetitia Casta (Brigitte Bardot), Doug Jones (La gueule), Anna Mouglalis (Juliette Greco). The film was directed by Joann Sfar.

How long is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated 12.

Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life worth watching?

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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