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Providence is a 1977 French/Swiss film directed by Alain Resnais from a screenplay by David Mercer. It explores the processes of creativity through a portrayal of an ageing novelist, played by John Gielgud, who imagines scenes for his latest novel which draw upon his past history and his relationships with members of his family. The film won the 1978 César Award for Best Film.
Original Release
01/25/1977
US Release
01/25/1977
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dirk Bogarde | Claude Langham |
| Ellen Burstyn | Sonia Langham |
| John Gielgud | Clive Langham |
| David Warner | Kevin Langham / Kevin Woodford |
| Elaine Stritch | Helen Wiener |
| Cyril Luckham | Doctor Mark Eddington / Dr. Mark Eddington |
| Denis Lawson | Dave Woodford |
| Kathryn Leigh Scott | Miss Boon |
| Milo Sperber | Mr. Jenner / Jenner |
| Anna Wing | Karen |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dirk Bogarde | Claude Langham |
| Ellen Burstyn | Sonia Langham |
| John Gielgud | Clive Langham |
| David Warner | Kevin Langham / Kevin Woodford |
| Elaine Stritch | Helen Wiener |
| Cyril Luckham | Doctor Mark Eddington / Dr. Mark Eddington |
| Denis Lawson | Dave Woodford |
| Kathryn Leigh Scott | Miss Boon |
| Milo Sperber | Mr. Jenner / Jenner |
| Anna Wing | Karen |
| Peter Arne | Nils |
| Tanya Lopert | Miss Lister |
| Joseph Pittoors | An Old Man / Old Man |
| Samson Fainsilber | The Old Man / Old Man |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Philippe Dussart | Executive Producer |
| Lise Fayolle | Producer |
| Yves Gasser | Producer |
| Juergen Hellwig | Producer |
| Klaus Hellwig | Producer |
| Yves Peyrot | Producer |
