Nightcap (2000)
Mika, heiress to a Swiss chocolate company, is married to celebrated pianist André and stepmother to his son, Guillaume, whose mother died in a car wreck on his tenth birthday. Their lives are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jeanne, a young woman who has learned she was almost switched with Guillaume at birth.
Director: Claude Chabrol
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: October 25, 2000
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Marie-Claire 'Mika' Muller
- Jacques Dutronc - André Polonski
- Anna Mouglalis - Jeanne Pollet
- Rodolphe Pauly - Guillaume Polonski
- Brigitte Catillon - Louise Pollet
- Michel Robin - Dufreigne
- Mathieu Simonet - Axel
- Lydia Andréï - Lisbeth
- Véronique Alain - Madame le Maire
- Isolde Barth - Pauline
Screenplay
- Claude Chabrol (Screenplay)
- Charlotte Armstrong (Novel)
- Caroline Eliacheff (Screenplay)
Music: Matthieu Chabrol
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Monique Fardoulis
Production: MK2 Films, France 2 Cinéma, CAB Productions, TSR, YMC Productions
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry
Keywords
jealousy, parent child relationship, pianistin, illegitimate son
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nightcap about?
- Mika, heiress to a Swiss chocolate company, is married to celebrated pianist André and stepmother to his son, Guillaume, whose mother died in a car wreck on his tenth birthday. Their lives are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jeanne, a young woman who has learned she was almost switched with Guillaume at birth.
- Who directed Nightcap?
- Nightcap was directed by Claude Chabrol.
- Who stars in Nightcap?
- Nightcap stars Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Dutronc, Anna Mouglalis, Rodolphe Pauly, Brigitte Catillon, Michel Robin.
- How long is Nightcap?
- Nightcap has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Nightcap?
- Nightcap is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Nightcap produced?
- Nightcap was produced in France, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Nightcap?
- The themes of Nightcap include: In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry.