Providence (1977)
Providence is a 1977 drama movie directed by Alain Resnais, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, David Warner and Ellen Burstyn.
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.
When was Providence released?
Providence was released on 25 January 1977.
How long is Providence?
Providence runs 1h 50m.
Who made Providence?
Providence was directed by Alain Resnais.
Cast
- Dirk Bogarde as Claude Langham
- David Warner as Kevin Woodford
- Ellen Burstyn as Sonia Langham
- Cyril Luckham as Dr. Mark Eddington
- John Gielgud as Clive Langham
- Tanya Lopert as Miss Lister
- Elaine Stritch as Helen Wiener
- Denis Lawson as Dave Woodford
- Kathryn Leigh Scott as Miss Boon
- Milo Sperber as Jenner
- Peter Arne as Nils
- Anna Wing as Karen