Life and Nothing But
1989, French. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
In 1920, Major Dellaplane, a man of honor and ethics, searches for missing French soldiers. He meets Madame Irène de Courtil, a politically connected Parisian, and their paths cross.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bertrand TavernierDirector
- Philippe NoiretCommander Delaplane
- Sabine AzémaIrène de Courtil
- Pascale VignalAlice
- Maurice BarrierMercadot
- François PerrotPerrin
- Jean-Pol DuboisAndré, chauffeur
- Daniel RussoLieutenant Trévise
- Michel DuchaussoyGeneral Villerieux
- Arlette GilbertValentine
- Louis LyonnetValentin
- Charlotte Maury-SentierCora Mabel
- François CaronJulien
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1989
- Original title
- La Vie et rien d'autre
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Cosmos, Bertrand Tavernier
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Life and Nothing But: quick answers
Is Life and Nothing But worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life and Nothing But?
Life and Nothing But runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Life and Nothing But have a post-credits scene?
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Life and Nothing But parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Life and Nothing But on?
Life and Nothing But isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life and Nothing But?
If you liked Life and Nothing But, try Battleground, The Young Lions, Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle.
Who directed Life and Nothing But?
Life and Nothing But (1989) was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Philippe Noiret, Sabine Azéma, Pascale Vignal.