Pigalle
Originally released in 1995. Pigalle is a drama/crime film. directed by Karim Dridi.
Starring Véra Briole, Francis Renaud, and Raymond Gil
Synopsis
It's a grim world of prostitution, drug dens, transvestites, junkies and murderers. The seediest side of urban life is examined in this tragedy. The film follows the complex, interwoven lives of four characters as they live their harsh and gritty nocturnal lives on the city streets. The main characters are Fifi a pickpocket who is simultaneously involved with Divine, a transvestite hooker and Vera a peep show dancer who refuses to be a hooker. Vera lives with her would-be pimp Jesus le Gitan, a small-scale drug dealer. When the area riff-raff become embroiled in hostilities, two of main characters are slowly killed in horrible ways. Fifi is then left to avenge their deaths.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1995
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Delfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigalle about?
It's a grim world of prostitution, drug dens, transvestites, junkies and murderers. The seediest side of urban life is examined in this tragedy. The film follows the complex, interwoven lives of fo...
Who directed Pigalle?
Pigalle was directed by Karim Dridi.
How long is Pigalle?
Pigalle has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Pigalle released?
Pigalle was released on February 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pigalle?
The main cast of Pigalle includes Véra Briole, Francis Renaud, Raymond Gil, Blanca Li, Philippe Ambrosini.