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Life and Nothing But

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In 1920, Major Dellaplane, a man of honor and ethics, searches for missing French soldiers. He meets Madame Irène de Courtil, a politically connected Parisian, and their paths cross.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1989-09-06

Runtime: 135 mins

Director: Bertrand Tavernier

Spoken language: Français

Genres: War, Drama

Original title: Life and Nothing But

Production Companies: Hachette Première, AB Films, Little Bear, Films A2, Sofinergie 1, Investimage, CNC

Production Countries: France

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