The Breakup (1970)
La rupture (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 4min
- Drama
- 26 Aug 1970 (France)
- Movie
A father injures his son. He moves in with parents who blame the child's mother. They hire someone to find info about her for an upcoming custody hearing. He and girlfriend secretly lodge at her boarding home to undermine her life.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Stéphane Audran | ... |
Hélène Régnier
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| Jean-Pierre Cassel | ... |
Paul Thomas
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| Michel Bouquet | ... |
Ludovic Régnier
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| Annie Cordy | ... |
Mme Pinelli
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| Jean-Claude Drouot | ... |
Charles Régnier
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Mario Beccara |
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Serge Bento | ... |
Le 2e inspecteur
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| Jean Carmet | ... |
Henri Pinelli
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Marguerite Cassan | ... |
Emilie
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| Louise Chevalier | ... |
La deuxième parque
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Suzy Falk |
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Pierre Gualdi | ... |
Henri
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| Harry Kümel | ... |
Le chauffeur de taxi
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| Daniel Lecourtois | ... |
L'avocat d'Ludovic Régnier
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Pierre Le Rumeur | ... |
(as Pierre Lerumeur)
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| Margo Lion | ... |
Mme Humbert - le première parque
(as Margot Lion)
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| Maria Michi | ... |
La troisième parque
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| Antonio Passalia | ... |
(as Anthony Pass)
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Katia Romanoff | ... |
Elise
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
Le marchand de ballons
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Angelo Infanti | ... |
Le docteur Blanchard
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| Mario David | ... |
Gerard Mostelle
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| Michel Duchaussoy | ... |
Maître Allan Jourdan - l'avocat d'Hélène
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| Catherine Rouvel | ... |
Sonia - la maîtresse de Paul
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Laurent Brunschwick | ... |
Michel Régnier - le fils d'Hélène et de Charles
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| Claude Chabrol | ... |
Un passager dans le tramway (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Claude Chabrol | ||
Written by
| Charlotte Armstrong | ... | (novel "The Balloon Man") |
| Claude Chabrol | ... | () |
Produced by
| André Génovès | ... | producer |
Music by
| Pierre Jansen | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean Rabier | ||
Editing by
| Jacques Gaillard | ||
Editorial Department
| Gilles Miroudot | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Françoise Hardy | ||
| Guy Littaye | ||
Set Decoration by
| Françoise Hardy | ||
Makeup Department
| Maud Begon | ... | makeup artist |
| Louis Bonnemaison | ... | makeup artist |
| Irène Servet | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Paul Arias | ... | unit manager: Belgium |
| Patrick Delauneux | ... | unit production manager |
| Pierre Drouot | ... | unit manager: Belgium |
| Alain C. Guilleaume | ... | production manager: Belgium (as Alain-Claude Guilleaume) |
| Jacques Schaeffer | ... | unit production manager (as Jacques Scheffer) |
| Fred Surin | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Collet | ... | assistant director: Belgium |
| Michel Dupuy | ... | assistant director |
| Pierre Gauchet | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Guy Chichignoud | ... | sound |
| Gérard Dacquay | ... | assistant sound |
| Louis Devaivre | ... | foley artist |
| Jacques Eippers | ... | sound: Belgium |
| Alex Pront | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ralf Boumans | ... | camera operator: Belgium (as Ralph Boumans) |
| Paul Cot | ... | assistant camera |
| Alain Douarinou | ... | camera operator |
| Raoul Foulon | ... | still photographer |
| Roger Robert | ... | key grip |
| Alexandre Tomatis | ... | assistant camera (as Alex Tomatis) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dany Rayet | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| André Girard | ... | orchestrator |
| Dominique Zardi | ... | song |
Script and Continuity Department
| Catherine Dodd | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Gérard Espinet | ... | administrator |
| Rosine Josem | ... | press attache |
| Bernard Marsault | ... | administrator |
| Michèle Mehary | ... | production secretary: Belgium |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Regia Films (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- ABC-Kinot (1971) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Contemporary Films (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Gaumont (1970) (France) (theatrical) (as Gaumont Distribution)
- atlas Film (1974) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Connoisseur Video
- Filmconfect Home Entertainment (Germany) (DVD) (unknown)
- Galileo Medien (2006) (Germany) (DVD) (Claude Chabrol Classic Editon)
- New Line Cinema (1975) (United States) (subtitled)
- Pathfinder Pictures
- Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
- VPS Video (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cosmodigital (post-production) (restorated version)
- Stan (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Helene Regnier's husband Charles, who is mentally ill, injures their son Michel in a rage. Charles moves back in with his wealthy and manipulative parents, who blame Helene for their son's condition and vow to win custody of Michel. While the boy is in hospital, Helene rents a room in a boarding house nearby. The Regniers hire Paul Thomas, a family acquaintance who needs money, to find dirt on Helene before the court hearing on custody. Paul moves into the boarding house and, with the help of his girlfriend Sonia, who rarely wears clothes, plots to ruin Helene's reputation and then her very life.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Claude Chabrol once stated that the bus scene where Hélène (his wife Stéphane Audran) tells her family's story to the lawyer (Michel Duchaussoy) was the occasion when he finally thought that Stéphane had become an actress. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References The Undefeated (1969). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Isabelle See more » |
| Quotes |
Paul Thomas:
Let me do something for you. Let me take you to the airport, then I'll know you've forgiven me. Please! Hélène Régnier: No, I won't. Paul Thomas: Don't be spiteful. Understand me, I know you're not mean. Hélène Régnier: No, I can't afford the luxury. [is about to leave] Paul Thomas: [grabbing Hélène] What do you mean? Come, tell me or I'll never forgive myself! Hélène Régnier: [trying to free herself and leave] Don't be stupid! It won't be a disaster if I go alone! Paul Thomas: Hélène, don't go, it's impossible! [eventually lets her go] Hélène Régnier: [whiny] Oooohhh... [inexpressively stares at Paul] Paul Thomas: [taking a bag of candies out of his pocket] To make me happy, let me at least give you a candy. Hélène Régnier: [petulant] That's enough! We're not kids anymore. See more » |