Céleste
Originally released in 1970. Céleste is a drama film. directed by Michel Gast.
Starring Débora Duarte, Jean Rochefort, and Lea Massari
Synopsis
Georges Cazenave, a " politically committed" French TV reporter leads a good life. Besides having a regular mistress in the person of Hélène, he is a ladies man with "a girl in every port". But this comfortable situation is challenged the day he hires Céleste as his housemaid. A Portuguese immigrant, she soon appears to be a Marxist-Leninist activist, engaged in political groups working against the regime of Salazar, the dictator of Portugal. Geoges and Céleste fall in love with each other, which brings adventure in the reporter's hitherto superficial life, upset by a breakup with Hélène, the interference of the French Secret Service and a touch of terrorism.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Débora Duarte
as Céleste Pereira
Jean Rochefort
as Georges Cazenave
Lea Massari
as Hélène
Anne-Marie Coffinet
as Marie-Jeanne
Philippe Ogouz
as Antoine
Gabriel Cattand
as Maître Moret
David José
as The bearded man
Philippe Dumat
as Bonneval
Perrette Pradier
as Catherine
Raymond Gérôme
as Leader of the French barbouzes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Arvo Film
- Pegaso Films
- Société Nouvelle de Doublage SND
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Céleste about?
Georges Cazenave, a " politically committed" French TV reporter leads a good life. Besides having a regular mistress in the person of Hélène, he is a ladies man with "a girl in every port". But t...
Who directed Céleste?
Céleste was directed by Michel Gast.
How long is Céleste?
Céleste has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Céleste released?
Céleste was released on December 10, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Céleste?
The main cast of Céleste includes Débora Duarte, Jean Rochefort, Lea Massari, Anne-Marie Coffinet, Philippe Ogouz.