La désirade movie poster

La désirade

April 2, 1969 1h 30m

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

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Release Date April 2, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

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.