Heat of Desire (1981)
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
Cast
- Patrick Dewaere - Serge Lainé
- Clio Goldsmith - Carol
- Jeanne Moreau - Hélène
- Guy Marchand - Max Moineau - un maquereau
- Pierre Dux - Rognon - un membre du Redressement National
- José Luis López Vázquez - Sr. Martínez - le recteur de l'université de Barcelone
- Luis Andrés - Le sous-directeur de l'hôtel
- Roland Amstutz - Jeannot Lainé - le frère de Serge
- Béatrice Camurat - Pepita - la fille d'un armateur chargée de séduire Serge
- Robert Rimbaud - Philippe Muphand - un ministre réctionnaire
Screenplay
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Lustful Desire and Seduction
Keywords
hotel, infidelity, barcelona, spain, seduction, money
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heat of Desire about?
- In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
- Who directed Heat of Desire?
- Heat of Desire was directed by Luc Béraud.
- Who stars in Heat of Desire?
- Heat of Desire stars Patrick Dewaere, Clio Goldsmith, Jeanne Moreau, Guy Marchand, Pierre Dux, José Luis López Vázquez.
- How long is Heat of Desire?
- Heat of Desire has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Heat of Desire?
- Heat of Desire is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Heat of Desire produced?
- Heat of Desire was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Heat of Desire?
- The themes of Heat of Desire include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Lustful Desire and Seduction.