
Charles and Lucie
Seen it?1979 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
An old and poor couple, Charles and Lucie, scrape by working as a concierge and an untalented antique dealer, respectively. But one day, their dreary daily routine is disrupted by the surprising news that they have inherited a luxurious house in the South of France.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nelly Kaplan
- Daniel CeccaldiCharles
- Ginette GarcinLucie
- Georges ClaisseNérac
- Jean-Marie ProslierLéon
- Guy GrossoDe la Madrigière
- Samson FainsilberLe gobeur d'oeufs
- Féodor AtkineLe tueur fou
- Marcel GassoukLe chef déménageur
- Henri TisotLe gradé municipal
- Robert BeauvaisLe gardien aux tics