Such a Lovely Town... (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Such a Lovely Town... is a drama and crime film directed by Étienne Périer, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Stephane (Victor Lanoux) is the mayor of a small village. He is also the manager of the tannery which provides the inhabitants with work. In a fit of anger, he kills his wife (Edith Scob). A judge (Jean Carmet) tries to prove his culpability, but it's not an easy task, because there is a political and social pressure.
Who’s in it. Such a Lovely Town... stars Jean Carmet as Le juge Fernand Noblet, Victor Lanoux as Stéphane Bertin, Valérie Mairesse as Muriel Olivier and Michel Robin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Such a Lovely Town... has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Such a Lovely Town... page.
If you liked it. Fans of Such a Lovely Town... tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Such a Lovely Town... (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Such a Lovely Town... change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Such a Lovely Town... worth watching?
- Such a Lovely Town... holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Such a Lovely Town...?
- Such a Lovely Town... stars Jean Carmet, Victor Lanoux, Valérie Mairesse, Michel Robin and Gérard Jugnot.