A film that never stops to breathe, when perhaps it should. Lots of striking imagery. I especially loved all the various shots of cars, especially the half car. Léaud’s character is mental and he plays it very well. Also an amazing title sequence 3.5/5
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Marc
Catherine-Isabelle Duport
Michèle
Jacqueline Bir
The Woman
Paul Roland
The Boss
Paul Frère
Self
Leon Dony
Car Salesman
Lucien Charbonnier
Sausage Seller
Georges Aubrey
John Dobrynine
Marc's Friend
Bernard Graczyk
The Colleague at the Hair Salon
Marthe Dugard
Maxane
Jacques Courtois
Paul Delrivière
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FAQ about The Departure
What is The Departure about?
A young Belgian car nut and hairdresser's apprentice attempts to get a Porsche by all means for his nearing debut race and meets a girl in the same time.
When was The Departure released?
The Departure was released in 1967.
What genres does The Departure belong to?
The Departure is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Departure?
The cast of The Departure includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Catherine-Isabelle Duport, Jacqueline Bir, Paul Roland, Paul Frère.