Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's...
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| Françoise Fabian | ... |
Madame Claude
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| Dayle Haddon | ... |
Elizabeth
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| Murray Head | ... |
David Evans
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| Klaus Kinski | ... |
Alexander Zakis
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| Vibeke Knudsen-Bergeron | ... |
Anne-Marie
(as Vibeke Knudsen)
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| Maurice Ronet | ... |
Pierre
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| Robert Webber | ... |
Howard
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| Jean Gaven | ... |
Gustave Lucas
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André Falcon | ... |
Paul
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| François Perrot | ... |
Lefevre
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| Marc Michel | ... |
Hugo
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Roland Bertin | ... |
Soulier
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| Ed Bishop | ... |
Smith
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| Karl Held | ... |
Stanfield
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Ylva Setterborg | ... |
Jill
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| Marie-Christine Deshayes | ... |
Florence
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| Max Amyl | ... |
Le prince
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Sophie Barnett | ... |
Charlotte
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Jack Berard | ... |
Le chauffeur
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Valérie Bonnier | ... |
Une vendeuse
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| Gérard Buhr | ... |
Firmin
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Florence Cayrol | ... |
Ginette
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Marie-Claude Collin | ... |
Une vendeuse
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Evelyne Dress | ... |
Une vendeuse
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Radiah Frye | ... |
Léa
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| Pascal Greggory | ... |
Frédéric
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| Fernand Guiot | ... |
Le directeur
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Lyle Joyce | ... |
Fisbech
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Marcella Klept | ... |
Sophie
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Serge Lahssen | ... |
Le barmen
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Marc Lamole | ... |
Sallard
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| Lucienne Legrand | ... |
La mère d'Elizabeth
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Louise Mazzaroli | ... |
Jane
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Philippe Moreau | ... |
L'avocat
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| Henri Poirier | ... |
Le concierge
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| Jean-Pierre Rambal | ... |
Alfredo
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Claire Richard | ... |
Keiko
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Pierre Risch | ... |
Le voisin d'Anne-Marie
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Gilbert Robin | ... |
Le commissaire
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René Roussel | ... |
Le président
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Nicole Seguin | ... |
La dentiste
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Li Sellgren | ... |
Jeanine
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Vandat | ... |
Le Japonais
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| Vania Vilers | ... |
Le jeune cadre
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Nadia Verine | ... |
Rosaline
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Catherine Zidi | ... |
La femme de chambre
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Charles Bayard | ... |
Un homme (uncredited)
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Bouboule | ... |
Messager (uncredited)
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| Just Jaeckin | ... |
Homme à la discothèque (uncredited)
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| Anne Libert | ... |
Clubber (uncredited)
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Eva Quang | ... |
Une fille (uncredited)
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| Catherine Serre | ... |
Une hôtesse de bar. (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Just Jaeckin | ||
Written by
| André G. Brunelin | ... | (written by) |
| Jacques Quoirez | ... | (novel "Allo oui, les mémoires de Madame Claude") |
Produced by
| Claire Duval | ... | executive producer |
| Claude Gorsky | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Serge Gainsbourg | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Fraisse | ||
Editing by
| Marie-Sophie Dubus | ||
Editorial Department
| Mariette Lévy-Novion | ... | assistant editor (as Marie-Anne Lévy Novion) |
Production Design by
| Maurice Sergent | ||
Costume Design by
| Zorica Lozic | ||
| Edith Wattinne | ||
Makeup Department
| Renée Guidet | ... | key hair stylist |
| Marie-Madeleine Paris | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Guy Courtecuisse | ... | archival post-production supervisor / post-production manager |
| Patrick Gordon | ... | unit production manager |
| Pierre-Julien Grahlon | ... | unit manager |
| Suzanne Wiesenfeld | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michel Aurard | ... | first assistant director |
| Thierry Nahon | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Christidès | ... | set dresser |
| Maurice Terrasse | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Daniel Brisseau | ... | sound |
| Elvire Lerner | ... | sound mixer |
| Gilbert Nottin | ... | foley artist |
| Pierluigi Scarpantonio | ... | audio restorer |
Stunts
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Louis Atlan | ... | still photographer |
| Luigi Bisioli | ... | electrician |
| Bruno de Keyzer | ... | second assistant camera |
| Eugène Herrly | ... | key grip (as Eugène Heerly) |
| Yves Rodallec | ... | camera operator |
| Philippe Welt | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Malika Brahim | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Jacques Quinternet | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Philippe Lerichomme | ... | music producer |
| Jean-Pierre Sabar | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Colette Crochot | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Robert Chevereau | ... | production administrator |
| Blanche Wiesenfeld | ... | production secretary |
| Pierre Arditi | ... | voice dubbing : Murray Head (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner-Columbia Film (1977) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Transatlantic (1977) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1977) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Fuji Eiga Company (1977) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Rivus (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- New World-Mutual (1978) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Monarch Releasing Corporation (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- M6 (1995) (France) (tv)
- Amuse Soft (2005) (Japan) (DVD) (double feature)
- Media Suits (2005) (Japan) (DVD) (double feature)
- NT1 (2005) (France) (tv)
- RTL9 (2005) (France) (tv)
- Mediawith Classics (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2007) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2019) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (2019) (France) (tv)
- Cinefil WOWOW (2019) (Japan) (DVD)
- Kadokawa (2019) (Japan) (DVD)
- Cult Epics (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- M6 (1991) (France) (tv)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Philips (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's manipulations also involve big business and politics. Meanwhile, photographer David Evans is trying to clear his own criminal record by providing the authorities with pictures of Claude's girls with important clients in compromising positions. But powerful men can do anything to keep their secrets... Written by Steve Shelokhonov |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film received a 4K restoration undertaken by laboratory L'Immagine Ritrovata from the original negative, with the collaboration of original cinematographer Robert Fraisse. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Madame Claude 2 (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Yesterday, Yes A Day See more » |
| Quotes |
[Running in the woods.]
David Evans: Where are you? I want to see my executioner! I'm innocent! I'm a nobody! Why kill me? Why kill me? Why don't you speak? Go ahead! [He's shot and falls, looking up, smiling.] David Evans: That's strange. I hear the rain. [Laughs.] David Evans: But I can't... feel it. See more » |