Memoirs of a French Whore (1979)
La dérobade (original title)Reference View | Change View
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- 2h 0min
- Drama
- May 1982 (USA)
- Movie
Marie is a young girl from a working class family, who falls in love with Gérard. Not long after beginning their relationship, Gérard shows his sadistic, twisted tendencies and begins to abuse her physically and psychologically.
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Directed by
| Daniel Duval | ||
Written by
| Christopher Frank | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Christopher Frank | ... | (dialogues) |
| Jeanne Cordelier | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Christopher Frank | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Daniel Duval | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jeanne Cordelier | ... | (memoirs "La dérobade") |
Produced by
| Gérard Lorin | ... | producer |
| Benjamin Simon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Vladimir Cosma | ||
Cinematography by
| Michel Cénet | ||
Editing by
| Jean-Bernard Bonis | ||
Editorial Department
| Annie Miller | ... | assistant editor |
| Philippe Tourret | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Max Morel | ||
Production Design by
| François Chanut | ||
Set Decoration by
| Fred de Fooko | ... | (as Frédéric de Foucaud) |
| Jean-Louis Trinquier | ||
Costume Design by
| Corinne Jorry | ||
Makeup Department
| Patrick Archambault | ... | hair stylist |
| Joël Lavau | ... | makeup artist (as Joel Lavaud) |
| Jacky Reynal | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Yvon Crenn | ... | unit manager |
| Gérard Crosnier | ... | production manager |
| Francis Peltier | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Daniel Chevalier | ... | assistant director |
| Anne-Marie Padovan | ... | assistant director |
| Élisabeth Parnière | ... | assistant director (as Elizabeth Parniere) |
| Jean-Pierre Vergne | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Fernand Berenguer | ... | sound editor |
| Jean-Jacques Ferran | ... | boom operator |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound mixer |
| Anne Lafarge | ... | sound editor |
| Jean Lamy | ... | synchronization |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| Alain Lemaître-Mory | ... | synchronization |
| Mario Melchiorri | ... | foley artist (as Mario Melchiori) |
| Michel Vionnet | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Daniel Vérité | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André Atellian | ... | grip |
| Serge Croisy | ... | electrician |
| Jean-Yves Delbreuve | ... | assistant camera |
| Michel Gentils | ... | grip |
| Marcel Moncel | ... | electrician (as Marc Moncel) |
| André Nové | ... | electrician |
| Georges Pierre | ... | still photographer |
| Alain Pillet | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bernard Prim | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michele Feilleux | ... | costumer |
| Monique Perrot | ... | costumer |
| Monique Tourret | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Vladimir Cosma | ... | musician: piano and synthesizer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marie-Hélène Quinton | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Daniel Chevalier | ... | assisstant director |
| Odette Hainsselin | ... | administration |
| Denise Henry | ... | production secretary |
| Claude Le Gac | ... | press attache |
| Louis Trinquier | ... | administration |
Production Companies
Distributors
- S.N. Prodis (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- René Chateau Video (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Concorde Film (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Film AB Corona (1982) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Sacil (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- 2001 Video (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Aidart Distribution Company (1982) (United States) (dubbed)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1984) (France) (tv)
- Cargo Records (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- France 3 (2001) (France) (tv)
- Gaumont-Columbia-RCA (GCR) (1984) (France) (VHS)
- La Cinq (1989) (France) (tv)
- M6 (1995) (France) (tv)
- Paris Première (2009) (France) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- TF1 (1997) (France) (tv)
- Video Plus (Netherlands) (VHS)
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Other Companies
- Euro-Titres (titles)
- Éditions Hachette (book publisher)
Storyline
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Marie is a young girl from a working class family, who falls in love with Gérard. Not long after beginning their relationship, Gérard shows his sadistic, twisted tendencies and begins to abuse her physically and psychologically. Marie will try to escape from him and embark on a personal adventure to regain control of her body and her spirit. |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Referenced in La corne d'antilope (1978). See more » |