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This Sweet Sickness
6.5 / 10• 1977• 1h 42m•NR• French
ThrillerDramaMysteryRomance
Storyline
Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.
Cast & Crew
Gérard Depardieu
David Martinaud
Lead
Miou-Miou
Juliette
Claude Piéplu
Choiun
Jacques Denis
Gérard Dutilleux
Dominique Laffin
Lise
Christian Clavier
François
Xavier Saint-Macary
Michel Barbet
Véronique Silver
Madame Barbet
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Claude Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. This Sweet Sickness is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
