La désirade (1969)

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Nénette, a promiscuous pipe-smoking girl, loves Claude, a gangster who has just pulled off a gainful heist. They both drive to Le Havre from where they plan to set sail for Desirade Island. But in Le Havre, Claude meets Raymond, a shipyard worker and former vet friend of the Indochina War, who offers to accommodate him. Claude accepts but, as a token of his "gratitude", he seduces Raymond's wife. In despair, Raymond, who in the meantime has lost his job, jumps off a cliff. Shadowed by a detective, Nénette becomes his mistress, knowing full well that Claude will be arrested because of her.

Director: Alain Cuniot
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Omnia Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La désirade about?
Nénette, a promiscuous pipe-smoking girl, loves Claude, a gangster who has just pulled off a gainful heist. They both drive to Le Havre from where they plan to set sail for Desirade Island. But in Le Havre, Claude meets Raymond, a shipyard worker and former vet friend of the Indochina War, who offers to accommodate him. Claude accepts but, as a token of his "gratitude", he seduces Raymond's wife. In despair, Raymond, who in the meantime has lost his job, jumps off a cliff. Shadowed by a detective, Nénette becomes his mistress, knowing full well that Claude will be arrested because of her.
Who directed La désirade?
La désirade was directed by Alain Cuniot.
Who stars in La désirade?
La désirade stars Simone Couderc, Claude Brosset, Viviane Villamont, Jean-Pierre Dorat, Alain Cuniot, Christian Barbier.
How long is La désirade?
La désirade has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is La désirade?
La désirade is a Drama film.
Where was La désirade produced?
La désirade was produced in France.