The Double Contempt (1967)
In Paris, under the Restoration, Julie de Chaverny, a young woman admired and envied by all, has been suffering for six years from an unhappy marriage to her husband, M. de Chaverny. She finally gives in to the advances of a young man she's known since childhood, deciding at last to live her own life. She wants to run away with him, but discovers it's only a passing fancy. Feeling disgraced and laughed at, she sets off for Nice to join her mother.
Director: Jean-Pierre Marchand
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: April 2, 1967
Cast
- Françoise Dorléac - Julie
- Henri Piégay - Châteaufort
- André Oumansky - Chaverny
- Amarande - Mélanie Rampeau
- Jean Galland - Duke of Havre
- Laurence Badie - Marie
- Claude Mansard - Léon
- Jacques Boudet - Domestic
- Hélène Boucault - Gertrude
- Michel Bouquet - Reciter (voice)
Screenplay
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Marchand
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Double Contempt about?
- In Paris, under the Restoration, Julie de Chaverny, a young woman admired and envied by all, has been suffering for six years from an unhappy marriage to her husband, M. de Chaverny. She finally gives in to the advances of a young man she's known since childhood, deciding at last to live her own life. She wants to run away with him, but discovers it's only a passing fancy. Feeling disgraced and laughed at, she sets off for Nice to join her mother.
- Who directed The Double Contempt?
- The Double Contempt was directed by Jean-Pierre Marchand.
- Who stars in The Double Contempt?
- The Double Contempt stars Françoise Dorléac, Henri Piégay, André Oumansky, Amarande, Jean Galland, Laurence Badie.
- How long is The Double Contempt?
- The Double Contempt has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Double Contempt?
- The Double Contempt is a Drama film.
- Where was The Double Contempt produced?
- The Double Contempt was produced in France.