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A Simple Story
A Simple Story
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A Simple Story

Original Title: Une simple histoire

1959
1h 8m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1959

Runtime

1h 8m

Storyline

A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 8m
Apr 1, 1959
Languages
French
Director
Marcel Hanoun
Marcel Hanoun
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

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Raymond Jourdan

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Gilette Barbier

Gilette Barbier

Madeleine Marion

Madeleine Marion

Maria Meriko

Maria Meriko

Max Delon

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