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Based on a True Story (2017)
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Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.
Cast
Emmanuelle Seigneras Delphine
Eva Greenas Elle
Vincent Perezas François
Dominique Pinonas Raymond
Brigitte Roüanas The Documentalist
Camille Chamouxas The Press Agent
Josée Dayanas Karina
Noémie Lvovskyas The Exhibition Curator
Leonello Brandolinias The Italian Editor
Édith Le Merdyas The Neighbor
Elisabeth Quinas The Journalist
Damien Bonnardas The Sound Engineer
Saadia Bentaïebas Jeanne
Véronique Vasseuras Delphine's Mother
Facts
| Release date | November 1, 2017 |
| Runtime | 97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Mystery |
| Original title | D'après une histoire vraie |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $11,329,550 |
| IMDb | tt5893264 |
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Questions
How long is Based on a True Story?
Based on a True Story runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Based on a True Story worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 525 votes, which places it #275 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 14%) and #2179 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Based on a True Story?
Based on a True Story was directed by Roman Polanski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Pianist (2002), Chinatown (1974), Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Who stars in Based on a True Story?
Emmanuelle Seigner as Delphine; Eva Green as Elle; Vincent Perez as François; Dominique Pinon as Raymond; Brigitte Roüan as The Documentalist; Camille Chamoux as The Press Agent.
Where can I watch the trailer for Based on a True Story?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29564.