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Directed by François Truffaut, Bed and Board leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1970.
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