Spoiled Children
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Spoiled Children

6.2 / 10 1977 1h 53mNR French
DramaComedy

Storyline

Successful writer/director Bernard Rougerie is at a creative dead end and decides to isolate himself from his wife in order to complete the script for his next film. Bernard moves into an apartment building whose tenants are in the midst of a revolt against their abusive landlord. Reluctant at first, he joins their cause and then becomes involved in an affair with young, unemployed resident Anne.

Cast & Crew

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Bernard Rougerie

Lead
Christine Pascal

Christine Pascal

Anne Torrini

Michel Aumont

Michel Aumont

Pierre, ami et collaborateur de Bernard

Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot

Marcel Bonfils, le locataire opticien

Arlette Bonnard

Arlette Bonnard

Mme Catherine Rougerie, épouse de Bernard

Liza Braconnier

Liza Braconnier

Danièle Joffroy, locataire

Geneviève Mnich

Geneviève Mnich

Guite Bonfils, locataire

FH

Florence Haguenauer

Anne-Marie Clairon

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bertrand Tavernier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Spoiled Children is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker