Lifesize (1974)
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- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Drama
- Jun 1976 (USA)
- Movie
Michel is a middle aged man with a troubled marriage. He feels lonely, has been unfaithful to his wife Isabelle in various occasions, and despite she seems to accept this situation, they both grow apart. Eventually Michel falls in love...
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| Michel Piccoli | ... |
Michel
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| Valentine Tessier | ... |
La mère
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| Rada Rassimov | ... |
Isabelle
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Lucienne Hamon | ... |
Juliette
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| Michel Aumont | ... |
Henry
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| Queta Claver | ... |
Maria-Luisa
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| Manuel Alexandre | ... |
Jose-Luis
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| Amparo Soler Leal | ... |
Directrice
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Claudia Bianchi | ... |
Jeune fille
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Jenny Astruc | ... |
Janine
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| Jean-Claude Bercq | ... |
Jacques
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Marie-France Mignal | ... |
Mère enfant
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| Julieta Serrano | ... |
Nicole
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| Francisco Algora | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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Pedro Beltrán | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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| Paul Bisciglia | ... |
Le douanier (uncredited)
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| Luis Ciges | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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| José Luis Coll | ... |
Spaniard at Party (uncredited)
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| María Elena Flores | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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| Agustín González | ... |
Guitarist (uncredited)
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Goyo Lebrero | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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| María Luisa Ponte | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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| Ángel Álvarez | ... |
Spaniard at party (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (as Luis Berlanga) |
Written by
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (screenplay) (as Luis Berlanga) and |
| Rafael Azcona | ... | (screenplay) |
| Luis García Berlanga | ... | (adaptation) (as Luis Berlanga) & |
| Rafael Azcona | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Jean-Claude Carrière | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Christian Ferry | ... | delegate producer |
| Alfredo Matas | ... | delegate producer |
| Michel Piccoli | ... | producer |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Alain Derobe | ||
Editing by
| Françoise Bonnot | ||
Editorial Department
| Annick Menier | ... | assistant editor |
| Christine Pinoteau | ... | trainee assistant editor |
Set Decoration by
| Sigfrido Burmann | ... | (as Sigfrido Burman) |
| Luis Vázquez | ... | (as Luis Vasquez) |
Makeup Department
| Monique Hubsch | ... | key hair stylist (as Monika Huebsch) |
| Alfredo Tiberi | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Juan Estelrich | ... | production manager |
| Esteban Gutiérrez | ... | unit manager |
| José Manuel M. Herrero | ... | production manager (as Jose-Manuel Herrero) |
| Henri Jaquillard | ... | production manager |
| Paul Lemaire | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Umberto Angelucci | ... | assistant director |
| Christian Fuin | ... | assistant director |
| José María Gutiérrez Santos | ... | assistant director (as Jose-Maria Gutierrez) |
Art Department
| Charles-Henri Assola | ... | sculptor: doll (as Henri Assola) |
| José Sánchez | ... | property master |
| Giulio Tamassy | ... | sculptor: doll (as Giulio Tammasy) |
| Alexandre Trauner | ... | key sculptor: doll |
Sound Department
| Jean Duguet | ... | sound mixer / sound |
| Alberto Escobedo | ... | sound |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Bacha | ... | model maker |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pal Gyulay | ... | gaffer (as Paul Cyulay) |
| Jean-Paul Meurisse | ... | assistant camera |
| Charles-Henri Montel | ... | camera operator |
| Eduardo Noé | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rosa García | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| János Sándor | ... | conductor: The Blue Danube (as Janos Sandor) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Isabel Mulá | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Henry Kencker | ... | administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1975) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1975) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Life Size')
- Twentieth Century Fox (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Dimension Pictures (1976) (United States) (dubbed)
- Divisa Home Video (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2016) (Spain) (DVD) (BD)
- In-Cine Distribuidora Cinematográfica S.A. (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Rocchetti e Carboni (wigs)
- Société Industrielle de Sonorisation (S.I.S.) (auditorium)
- Peleterías Cirilo Fernández (furs)
Storyline
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Michel is a middle aged man with a troubled marriage. He feels lonely, has been unfaithful to his wife Isabelle in various occasions, and despite she seems to accept this situation, they both grow apart. Eventually Michel falls in love with the most unexpected "perfect woman": a mannequin. Written by Bulma PunkRocker |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Spanish film director José Luis Garci claims that this was favorite Berlanga's own films. See more » |
| Goofs | Manuel Alexandre's character is called "Natalio", yet it's billed as "Jose-Luis" in the end credits cast list. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Despido improcedente (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Parlez-moi d'Amour See more » |