The Old Lady Who Walked in the Sea
Original title: La vieille qui marchait dans la mer
1991 · 1 h 38 min
Laurent HeynemannCast
Jeanne Moreau 
Michel Serrault Luc Thuillier Géraldine Danon Jean Bouchaud Marie Dô
Credits
Written by: Dominique Roulet
Plot
A con artist couple takes a young, handsome petty thief under their wing, but jealousies flare when the woman develops an interest in him.
Sinekatalog’s take
A con-artist couple takes on a handsome young thief, and jealousy starts to fray their arrangement. The film is a light crime comedy that leans on its leads' chemistry. Pleasant for fans of breezy French caper stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- César Awards 1992: Best Actress (César Award for Best Actress) — Jeanne Moreau
Ratings
IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (483 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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