Flesh and the Woman (1954)
Hotter than the Sahara
In this romance, a jilted lawyer joins the French Foreign Legion to help him forget his faithless love. While in the desert he espies a village beauty who is the exact double of his true-love.
Director: Robert Siodmak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 8, 1954
Cast
- Gina Lollobrigida - Sylvia Sorrego / Helena Ricci
- Jean-Claude Pascal - Pierre Martel
- Arletty - Blanche
- Raymond Pellegrin - Mario
- Peter van Eyck - Fred
- Jean Témerson - Xavier Noblet
- Jean Hébey - Police commissioner
- Jo Dest - Karl, boss of the bistro
- Paul Amiot - Captain (uncredited)
- Odette Barencey - Gertrude (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jacques Feyder (Story)
- Charles Spaak
Music: Georges Van Parys, Maurice Thiriet
Cinematography: Michel Kelber
Editing: Victoria Mercanton
Production: Spéva Films, Rizzoli Film
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français
Box Office: $450,000
Original Language: fr
Keywords
prostitute, amnesia, foreign legion, military service, romance, desert, double
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flesh and the Woman about?
- In this romance, a jilted lawyer joins the French Foreign Legion to help him forget his faithless love. While in the desert he espies a village beauty who is the exact double of his true-love.
- Who directed Flesh and the Woman?
- Flesh and the Woman was directed by Robert Siodmak.
- Who stars in Flesh and the Woman?
- Flesh and the Woman stars Gina Lollobrigida, Jean-Claude Pascal, Arletty, Raymond Pellegrin, Peter van Eyck, Jean Témerson.
- How long is Flesh and the Woman?
- Flesh and the Woman has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Flesh and the Woman?
- Flesh and the Woman is a Drama film.
- How much did Flesh and the Woman gross?
- Flesh and the Woman grossed $450,000 worldwide.
- Where was Flesh and the Woman produced?
- Flesh and the Woman was produced in Italy, France.