Graduate First

Sep 14, 1978

1h 26m

★ 6.1

Overview

A slice of life of a group of young working class friends in a Northern French village coming to the end of their school years and embarking upon adult life. The film follows the choices and decisions made for their futures.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Les Films du Livradois

Renn Productions

France 3 Cinéma

INA

Graduate First Trailers

Cast

Élisabeth

Sabine Haudepin

Philippe

Philippe Marlaud

Mother

Annick Alane

Father

Michel Caron

Bernard

Bernard Tronczak

Patrick

Patrick Lepcynski

Agnès

Agnès Makowiak

Charline

Charline Bourré

Rocky

Patrick Playez

Muriel

Muriel Lacroix

Frédérique

Frédérique Cerbonnet

Boss

Christian Bouillette

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