A Man And A Woman, 20 Years Later (1986)
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33% of critics liked it
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55% of users liked it
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It is possible to enjoy Claude Lelouch's Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later on its own merits, though we advise that to fully appreciate the film, it's best to catch Lelouch's 1966 blockbuster A Man and a Woman first. True to its word, the 1986 film brings us up to date with the protagonists of the… More It is possible to enjoy Claude Lelouch's Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later on its own merits, though we advise that to fully appreciate the film, it's best to catch Lelouch's 1966 blockbuster A Man and a Woman first. True to its word, the 1986 film brings us up to date with the protagonists of the earlier picture. One-time movie script girl Anouk Aimee is now a producer, suffering a slump due to a string of box-office bombs. Former race car driver Jean-Louis Trintigant now books races for younger drivers. His love affair with Aimee long in the past, Tritignant is startled to receive an out-of-the-blue phone call from his former amour. She wants his permission to film a musical version of their romance, but with more "suitable" younger leads. Alas, Aimee has been part of the Studio System too long, and can't help but include a pointless subplot involving an escaped lunatic. Aimee must give up her show-biz excesses, and Tritignant must forsake his much-younger mistress Marie-Sophie Pochat, in order to clear the decks for a happy ending. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 52 min.
- Directed By
- Claude Lelouch, Claude Lelouche
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- In Theaters
- Aug 15, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Pat Graham, Chicago Reader
Twenty years later and none the wiser for it.
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Walter Goodman, New York Times
At several points, Mr. Lelouch inserts clips of the young couple from A Man and a Woman. Those moments glow and remind us of what is missing this time round.
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Paul Attanasio, Washington Post
At his worst, Lelouch is extraordinarily awkward, shooting off in 12 different directions.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
An enjoyable, often funny effort, though those who've seen and liked the original are bound to appreciate this more than other viewers.
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, Film4
Undeniably visula with a suitably sweeping score. Cynics should stay well away and let the rest of us enjoy it.
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Cast
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Anouk Aiméeas Anne Gauthier -
Jean-Louis Trintignantas Jean-Louis Duroc -
Evelyne Bouixas Francoise
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Richard Berryas Himself -
Marie-Sophie Pochatas Marie-Sophie -
Philippe Leroy-Beaulieuas Prof. Thevenin
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