The Widow Couderc
1971, French. Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Their interests were worlds apart but strange events brought them close together
The relationship between a middle-aged French widow and a young drifter takes a turn when her young niece pays a visit.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Pierre Granier-DeferreDirector
- Simone Signoretla veuve Couderc
- Alain DelonJean Lavigne
- Ottavia PiccoloFélicie
- Jean TissierHenri
- Monique ChaumetteFrançoise
- Boby LapointeDésiré
- Pierre Colletle commissaire Mallet
- Jean-Pierre Castaldil'inspecteur
- Robert Favartle préfet
- André Rouyerun gendarme
- François Valorbele colonel Luc de Mortemont
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1971
- Original title
- La Veuve Couderc
- Country
- France
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News & fan talk
What The Widow Couderc is based on
The Widow Couderc is based on La Veuve Couderc (1942) by Georges Simenon.
1942
La Veuve Couderc
By Georges Simenon
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The Widow Couderc: quick answers
Is The Widow Couderc worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Widow Couderc?
The Widow Couderc runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Widow Couderc have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Widow Couderc. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Widow Couderc parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Widow Couderc yet.
Which OTT platform is The Widow Couderc on?
The Widow Couderc isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Widow Couderc?
If you liked The Widow Couderc, try Inferno, Mexicali, The Enforcer.
Who directed The Widow Couderc?
The Widow Couderc (1971) was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre and stars Simone Signoret, Alain Delon, Ottavia Piccolo.
What is The Widow Couderc based on?
The Widow Couderc is based on La Veuve Couderc (1942) by Georges Simenon.