Equator
Originally released in 1983. Equator is a drama/thriller film. directed by Serge Gainsbourg. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Francis Huster, Barbara Sukowa, and Reinhard Kolldehoff
Synopsis
Although based on a novel by Georges Simenon, director (and songwriter) Serge Gainsbourg has superimposed several dark emotions and a subtle brutality over the weak plot about a man's trip to Africa and his unfortunate passion for a murderess whose amorality sends the disillusioned fellow back to Europe. Sometimes described as frustrating and self-centered, reactions to this film swing across a broad spectrum of complaints -- not the least might be whether or not Gainsbourg is using a clichéd and stereotypical view of "dark Africa" to convey what he sees in his characters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
3.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Gabon
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Director
Top Cast
Francis Huster
as Timar
Barbara Sukowa
as Adele
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Eugene Schneider
François Dyrek
as Superintendent
Jean Bouise
as Public Prosecutor
Julien Guiomar
as Bouilloux
Roland Blanche
as One-Eyed Man
Murray Gronwall
as The Forester
Stéphane Bouy
as The Pedlar
Franck-Olivier Bonnet
as The Man from Lyon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont International Television
- Gaumont
- Corso Productions
- TF1 Films Production
- Etat Gabonais
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equator about?
Although based on a novel by Georges Simenon, director (and songwriter) Serge Gainsbourg has superimposed several dark emotions and a subtle brutality over the weak plot about a man's trip to Afric...
Who directed Equator?
Equator was directed by Serge Gainsbourg.
How long is Equator?
Equator has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Equator released?
Equator was released on August 17, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Equator?
The main cast of Equator includes Francis Huster, Barbara Sukowa, Reinhard Kolldehoff, François Dyrek, Jean Bouise.