Repulsion (1965)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 45min
- Drama, Horror
- 03 Oct 1965 (USA)
- Movie
A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Catherine Deneuve | ... |
Carol Ledoux
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| Ian Hendry | ... |
Michael
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| John Fraser | ... |
Colin
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| Yvonne Furneaux | ... |
Helen Ledoux
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| Patrick Wymark | ... |
Landlord
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| Renee Houston | ... |
Miss Balch
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| Valerie Taylor | ... |
Madame Denise
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| James Villiers | ... |
John
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Helen Fraser | ... |
Bridget
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| Hugh Futcher | ... |
Reggie
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Monica Merlin | ... |
Mrs. Rendlesham
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Imogen Graham | ... |
Manicurist
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| Mike Pratt | ... |
Workman
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Lewis Alexander | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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Tony Allen | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Joe Beckett | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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Hercules Bellville | ... |
Passer-by on South Kensington Street (uncredited)
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Wallace Bosco | ... |
Old Man (uncredited)
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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| Mel Churcher | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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Muriel Greenslade | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Eileen Harvey | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Angela Kay | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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Louise Nolan | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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| Roman Polanski | ... |
Spoon Player (uncredited)
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Charles Rayford | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Pearl Walters | ... |
Mother in Photo (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roman Polanski | ||
Written by
| Roman Polanski | ... | (original screenplay) & |
| Gérard Brach | ... | (original screenplay) (as Gerard Brach) |
| David Stone | ... | (adaptation & additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Gene Gutowski | ... | producer |
| Michael Klinger | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Robert Sterne | ... | associate producer |
| Tony Tenser | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Sam Waynberg | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Chico Hamilton | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alastair McIntyre | ||
Editorial Department
| Karen Heward | ... | assistant editor |
| Maxine Julius | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Seamus Flannery | ||
Makeup Department
| Gladys Leakey | ... | hairdresser |
| Tom Smith | ... | make-up |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ted Sturgis | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Watts | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Alf Pegley | ... | props |
| Frank Willson | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound supervisor |
| Les Hammond | ... | sound mixer (as Leslie Hammond) |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound recordist |
| Tom Priestley | ... | sound editor |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Don Wortham | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Hall | ... | camera operator |
| Laurie Turner | ... | stills |
| Stanley A. Long | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Chico Hamilton | ... | conductor |
| Gábor Szabó | ... | orchestrator (as Gabor Szabo) |
| Dick Abel | ... | guitar (uncredited) |
| Chico Hamilton | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
| Spike Heatley | ... | accoustic double bass (uncredited) |
| John Scott | ... | musician: tenor sax/flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dee Vaughan | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Terry Glinwood | ... | production controller |
| Michael Klinger | ... | presenter |
| Jill Langley | ... | production coordinator |
| Tony Tenser | ... | presenter |
| Maurice Binder | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Carlotta Films (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (1967) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Compton Films (1965) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmco A/S (1965) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Leo Filmes (1969) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Lii-Filmi (1965) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Mercurio Films S.A. (1967) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Nederland Film (1966) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Royal Films International (1965) (United States) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1965) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- atlas Film (1965) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2005) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv)
- Cinemagia (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia Pictures Television Distribution (United States) (tv) (a Sony Pictures Entertainment company)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Entertainment Programs Inc. (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Film Classics Video (United States) (VHS)
- Global Media Distributors (United States) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Odeon Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Studio Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (1995) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- The Criterion Collection (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- VPS Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video Dimensions (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Twickenham Film Studios (sound stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In London, Belgian immigrant Carol Ledoux shares an apartment with her older sister Helen, and works as a manicurist at a beauty salon. Helen uses the word "sensitive" to describe Carol's overall demeanor, which is almost like she walks around in a daze, rarely speaking up about anything. When she does speak up, it generally is about something against one of those few issues on which she obsesses, such as Helen's boyfriend Michael's invasion of her space at the apartment. That specific issue may be more about men in general than just Michael's actions, as witnessed by Carol being agitated by hearing Helen and Michael's lovemaking, and she not being able to rebuff the advances effectively of a male suitor, Colin, who is infatuated with her. One of those other obsessive issues is noticing cracks and always wanting to fix them. While Helen and Michael leave on a vacation to Pisa, Italy, Carol chooses largely to lock herself in the apartment, ditching work. There, she is almost hypnotized by her solitude, which leads to her mental state deteriorating as those obsessions come to the fore. She quickly descends into madness, which ultimately also affects those that are trying to get in touch with her. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | "A classic chiller of the 'Psycho' school!" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Features the first depiction of female orgasm (sound only) to be passed by the British Board of Film Censors. See more » |
| Goofs | Near the beginning of the film, when Carol has gone out to lunch from work and is walking on the street past the Saloon Bar, the shadow of the camera can be seen on her blouse. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Patsy, mi amor (1969). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Seduzione Al Buio See more » |
| Quotes |
Carol:
We must get this crack mended. See more » |