A souffle of a movie!
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
Top Cast
Lea Massari
Clara Chevalier
Benoît Ferreux
Laurent Chevalier
Marc Winocourt
Marc Chevalier
Fabien Ferreux
Thomas Chevalier
Daniel Gélin
Charles Chevalier
Michael Lonsdale
Father Henri
Ave Ninchi
Augusta
Annie Savarin
Cook
Gila von Weitershausen
Freda, prostitute
Micheline Bona
Aunt Claudine
Henri Poirier
Uncle Léonce
Liliane Sorval
Fernande
Jacqueline Chauvaud
Hélène
Corinne Kersten
Daphné
René Bouloc
Man at Bastille Day party
Jacques Gheusi
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FAQ about Murmur of the Heart
What is Murmur of the Heart about?
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier…
When was Murmur of the Heart released?
Murmur of the Heart was released in 1971.
What genres does Murmur of the Heart belong to?
Murmur of the Heart is categorised as Drama, Comedy.
Who stars in Murmur of the Heart?
The cast of Murmur of the Heart includes Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Marc Winocourt, Fabien Ferreux, Daniel Gélin.