Movie
Au Revoir les Enfants
Released: October 7, 1987 (1987)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genres: Drama, War
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Peter Fitz as Muller
Age at release: 56
- Philippe Morier-Genoud as Father Jean
Age at release: 43
- Francine Racette as Mrs. Quentin
Age at release: 40
- François Berléand as Father Michel
Age at release: 35
- François Négret as Joseph
Age at release: 20
- Arnaud Henriet as Negus
Age at release: 15
- Gaspard Manesse as Julien Quentin
Age at release: 12
- Pascal Rivet as Boulanger
Age at release: Unknown
- Richard Leboeuf as Sagard
Age at release: Unknown
- Xavier Legrand as Babinot
Age at release: Unknown
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- Jacqueline Staup as Infirmière
Age at release: 55
- René Bouloc as Restaurateur
Age at release: 43
- Sergio Kato as Jean-Pierre (uncredited)
Age at release: 27
- Irène Jacob as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Age at release: 21
- Daniel Edinger as Tinchaut
Age at release: Unknown
- Jean-Paul Dubarry as Father Hippolyte
Age at release: Unknown
- Jacqueline Paris as Mrs. Perrin
Age at release: Unknown
- Benoît Henriet as Ciron
Age at release: Unknown
- Marcel Bellot as Guibourg
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- Albrecht Burkardt as German Soldier (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Tim Burkert as German Soldier (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown