The Old Lady Who Walked in the Sea Movie Review 1991

Eccentric Lady M (Moreau) and her equally aging ex-lover Pompilius (Serrault) have spend their lives conning the rich. Summering on the French Riviera, Lady M spots handsome beach boy/thief Lambert (Thuiller) and decides to groom him for their latest caper, a jewel heist. Meanwhile, Pompilius pursues the young Noemie (Danon) and brings her into their menage, where Lambert is instantly smitten. Their lust leads to some unexpected complications but the real drama in the film is watching old pros Moreau and Serrault at work. Based on the novel by San Antonio; French with subtitles.

Distribution

Hallmark Home Entertainment, 6100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Phone: (213)634-3000, Fax: (213)549-3760, Remarks: Lainie Handelman, Mktg.

Available on VHS
Running time 95 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Growing Older, Scams, Stings & Cons, France, Heists

Screenplay

Dominique Roulet

Cast

Jeanne Moreau, Michel Serrault, Luc Thuillier, Geraldine Danon

Cinematography

Robert Alazraki

Director

Laurent Heynemann

Music

Philippe Sarde

Producer

Gerard Jourd'hui, Blue Dahlia Productions