The Novices
Sister Agnès runs away from her convent in Brittany and seeks refuge in Paris with prostitute Mona Lisa. With absolutely no qualifications, the young novice has a hard job finding work, so Mona Lisa tries to teach her the ropes of the oldest profession of them all!
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About The Novices
The Novices is a 1970 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Guy Casaril. The cast is led by Brigitte Bardot, Annie Girardot, Jacques Duby. It has a runtime of 1h 31m.
The Novices was produced by Les Films La Boétie and Rizzoli Film and made in France and Italy. It was released on April 1, 1970.
- Director
- Guy Casaril
- Writers
- Paul Gégauff, Guy Casaril
- Release date
- April 1, 1970
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film
The Novices cast & crew
The Novices was directed by Guy Casaril and written by Paul Gégauff and Guy Casaril.
The cast features Brigitte Bardot as Agnès, Annie Girardot as Mona Lisa, Jacques Duby as Le chauffeur d'ambulance, Jean Carmet as Le client au chien, Jess Hahn as L'Américain, and Jacques Jouanneau as Le client Mona Lisa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by François de Roubaix and cinematography is by Claude Lecomte.
Is The Novices worth watching?
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Novices is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Novices
Brigitte Bardot
Agnès
Annie Girardot
Mona Lisa
Jacques Duby
Le chauffeur d'ambulance
Jean Carmet
Le client au chien
Jess Hahn
L'Américain
Jacques Jouanneau
Le client Mona Lisa
Noël Roquevert
Le sadique
Dominique Zardi
Le flic avec un sandwich
Angelo Bardi
Le client du village
Lucien Barjon
Homme de l'ambulance
Henri Déus
Le prêtre
Michel Duplaix
Le vendeur d'autos
The Novices — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Novices in United States?
The Novices is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Novices in?
The Novices is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Novices?
The Novices runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
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