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The Chips Are Down

1947 · 105 min · Director: Jean Delannoy

The Chips Are Down (1947) is a fantasy film, directed by Jean Delannoy. It stars Micheline Presle and Marcello Pagliero. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Chips Are Down Is About

It takes place in a country much like France under German occupation. Two people are killed at the same moment. One is Ève, poisoned by her husband for her money. The other is Pierre, a worker and a leader in the resistance, shot by an informer. After dying the two wake as though alive, unable to reach the living. There they learn they belong to each other and never met while they were alive. They are given a chance: if they can show their love within twenty four hours they will return to life. The screenplay was written by Jean-Paul Sartre. This hundred and five minute film was shown at Cannes; Jean Delannoy’s French film was completed in 1947.

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What is The Chips Are Down about?

It takes place in a country much like France under German occupation. Two people are killed at the same moment.

Where can I watch The Chips Are Down?

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How long is The Chips Are Down?

The Chips Are Down runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Chips Are Down come out?

The Chips Are Down was released in 1947.

Who directed The Chips Are Down?

The Chips Are Down was directed by Jean Delannoy.

Who stars in The Chips Are Down?

The Chips Are Down stars Micheline Presle, Marcello Pagliero, Marguerite Moreno, Charles Dullin.

What is The Chips Are Down's rating?

The Chips Are Down holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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