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Adoption (1979)

Movie ★ 8.0 98 min

Thriller Drama

A couple takes on a homeless teenager. The trio forms a family-like community that seems to work extremely informally and without many regulations. But then the harmonic situation escalates as the boy falls in love with his "adoptive mother".

Marc Grunebaum Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 10, 1979
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0077124
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Language
Studio
, , Les Films du Triangle, Michael Arthur Films

Cast

Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin Catherine Jacques Perrin Jacques Perrin Jacques Patrick Norbert Étienne Gérard Lorin Doctor May Chartrette Étienne's Grandmother Chloé Caillat Madame Simone Monique Delaroche Jacques' Mother Jean-Paul Bernier Jacques' Father Marie Dupin Nurse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Adoption about?
A couple takes on a homeless teenager. The trio forms a family-like community that seems to work extremely informally and without many regulations. But then the harmonic situation escalates as the boy falls in love with his "adoptive mother".
Who directed Adoption?
Adoption was directed by Marc Grunebaum.
Who stars in Adoption?
Adoption stars Geraldine Chaplin, Jacques Perrin, Patrick Norbert, Gérard Lorin.
When was Adoption released?
Adoption is a 1979 thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch Adoption?
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