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Providence

1977 · 110 min · Director: Alain Resnais

Providence (1977) is a comedy drama, directed by Alain Resnais. It stars Dirk Bogarde and David Warner. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Providence Is About

On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

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What is Providence about?

On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

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How long is Providence?

Providence runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Providence come out?

Providence was released in 1977.

Who directed Providence?

Providence was directed by Alain Resnais.

Who stars in Providence?

Providence stars Dirk Bogarde, David Warner, Ellen Burstyn, Cyril Luckham.

What is Providence's rating?

Providence holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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