La désirade
Originally released in 1969. La désirade is a drama film. directed by Alain Cuniot.
Starring Simone Couderc, Claude Brosset, and Viviane Villamont
Synopsis
Nénette, a promiscuous pipe-smoking girl, loves Claude, a gangster who has just pulled off a gainful heist. They both drive to Le Havre from where they plan to set sail for Desirade Island. But in Le Havre, Claude meets Raymond, a shipyard worker and former vet friend of the Indochina War, who offers to accommodate him. Claude accepts but, as a token of his "gratitude", he seduces Raymond's wife. In despair, Raymond, who in the meantime has lost his job, jumps off a cliff. Shadowed by a detective, Nénette becomes his mistress, knowing full well that Claude will be arrested because of her.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Simone Couderc
as Nénette
Claude Brosset
as Claude, the crook
Viviane Villamont
as Nicole
Jean-Pierre Dorat
as Raymond, worker
Alain Cuniot
as Commissioner Berteaux
Christian Barbier
as Motorist
François Dalou
as Inspector Gloumard
Jean-Pierre Desjardins
as Womanizer
Raymond Gerbal
as Georges
Jean Saudray
as Pierrot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Omnia Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La désirade about?
Nénette, a promiscuous pipe-smoking girl, loves Claude, a gangster who has just pulled off a gainful heist. They both drive to Le Havre from where they plan to set sail for Desirade Island. But in...
Who directed La désirade?
La désirade was directed by Alain Cuniot.
How long is La désirade?
La désirade has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was La désirade released?
La désirade was released on April 2, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La désirade?
The main cast of La désirade includes Simone Couderc, Claude Brosset, Viviane Villamont, Jean-Pierre Dorat, Alain Cuniot.