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The Cold Heart(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-05-04
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Time: 1h 28m
Overview:
Nathalie, traumatized by the death of a child she had to look after, is hired by Marti to take care of the little Serge, his son. The boy is abnormal, immured in silence. Nathalie brings him out of his shell and becomes attached to her protege. She feels his life is threatened: serious incidents happen. For Christmas, they are alone, and the child mysteriously disappears. She discovers him in the basement, locked up in a chest.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Productions Heldes
Movie: The Cold Heart
Top 6 Billed Cast
Maud Rayer
Nathalie
Maria Laborit
Régine, femme de Marti
Michel Robin
Xavier
Albert Médina
Casadepla
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Overview
Nathalie, traumatized by the death of a child she had to look after, is hired by Marti to take care of the little Serge, his son. The boy is abnormal, immured in silence. Nathalie brings him out of his shell and becomes attached to her protege. She feels his life is threatened: serious incidents happen. For Christmas, they are alone, and the child mysteriously disappears. She discovers him in the basement, locked up in a chest.
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1977-05-04
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