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Maldoror

October 18, 1977 1h 40m

Originally released in 1977. Maldoror is a drama/romance film. directed by Alberto Cavallone.

Starring Inga Alexandrova, Tony Askin, and Martial Boschero

Synopsis

The inspiration, as the title tells, was Les Chants de Maldoror (The Songs of Maldoror). Cavallone followed only loosely the poem, interpolating some of its most outrageous content within the story of a film director, Paolo (Gianni Garko) who’s undergoing a deep personal crisis. The first part (which producer Giuseppe Tortorella labelled "mythological porn") is set in Italy, as Marco is working on a film called Maldoror, and focuses on his tormented relationship with a married woman, Monica (Jane Avril). According to the script, it was filled with excessive and cruel images, extracts from the film-within-a-film which were liberally spliced within the plot, and in their uneasiness somehow predated Pasolini’s Salò.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 18, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Olympia Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maldoror about?

The inspiration, as the title tells, was Les Chants de Maldoror (The Songs of Maldoror). Cavallone followed only loosely the poem, interpolating some of its most outrageous content within the story...

Who directed Maldoror?

Maldoror was directed by Alberto Cavallone.

How long is Maldoror?

Maldoror has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Maldoror released?

Maldoror was released on October 18, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Maldoror?

The main cast of Maldoror includes Inga Alexandrova, Tony Askin, Martial Boschero, Sherry Buchanan, Gianni Garko.