Providence - 1977

On the eve of his 78th birthday, the 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.

110min
1977
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.5/10

Cast

Dirk Bogarde profile pictureDirk BogardeClaude Langham
David Warner profile pictureDavid WarnerKevin Woodford
Ellen Burstyn profile pictureEllen BurstynSonia Langham
Cyril Luckham profile pictureCyril LuckhamDr. Mark Eddington
John Gielgud profile pictureJohn GielgudClive Langham
Tanya Lopert profile pictureTanya LopertMiss Lister
Elaine Stritch profile pictureElaine StritchHelen Wiener
Denis Lawson profile pictureDenis LawsonDave Woodford

About Providence

Providence Overview

On the eve of his 78th birthday, the 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.

Runtime: 110min

Extra details

Original Title: Providence
Original Language: English
Directed By: Alain Resnais
Production Companies
Citel FilmsAction FilmsSFPFrance 3