A Gentle Woman
Seen it?1969 | 85 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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. If you loved Children of a Lesser God, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Bresson
- Dominique SandaElle
- Guy FranginLuc, son mari
- Jeanne LobreAnna, la bonne
- Claude OllierLe médecin
- Jacques KébadianLe dragueur
- Gilles SandierLe maire
- Dorothée BlanckL'infirmière