The Man Who Loved Women
Seen it?1977 | 119 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Something's Gotta Give or Notes on a Scandal, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
At Bertrand Morane's burial there are many of the women that the 40-year-old engineer loved. In flashback Bertrand's life and love affairs are told by himself while writing an autobiographical novel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Charles DennerBertrand Morane
- Leslie CaronVéra
- Nelly BorgeaudDelphine Grezel
- Valérie BonnierFabienne
- Sabine GlaserBernadette
- Brigitte FosseyGeneviève Bigey
- Geneviève FontanelHélène
- Anna PerrierBabysitter
- Marie-Jeanne MontfajonChristine Morane, mère de Bertrand
- Jean DastéL'urologue