The Public Woman
Originally released in 1984. The Public Woman is a drama film. directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Starring Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, and Lambert Wilson
Synopsis
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Hachette-Fox Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Public Woman about?
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time sh...
Who directed The Public Woman?
The Public Woman was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
How long is The Public Woman?
The Public Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Public Woman released?
The Public Woman was released on June 16, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Public Woman?
The main cast of The Public Woman includes Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau, Gisèle Pascal.