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The Man in My Life

1952 · 98 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

L'homme de ma vie stars Madeleine Robinson as Madeleine, who after being abandoned by her lover is forced to raise her baby all by herself. Supporting herself and her child as a prostitute, Madeleine manages to give her daughter an expensive girl's-school education, all the while keeping her own identity and profession a secret. The girl grows up to be an insufferable snob; nonetheless, Madeleine attempts to re-establish a relationship. Things take a sorry turn when the daughter takes drastic actions to defend her mother's honor.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title L'Homme de ma vie
Year 1952
Country France, Italy
Genre Drama
Director Guy Lefranc
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The Man in My Life is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1952. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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