The Blonde Witch
La Sorcière
“For people who go for wild girls!”
Synopsis
Brulard, a French civil engineer on assignment in a remote Swedish village, meets Ina, who has been raised in forested isolation by her haggish mother and believes herself to be a witch. He falls in love with her and tries to convert her to civilization; but in the meantime, his female boss, Kristina, has fallen in love with him, while the villagers turn against him for consorting with someone they believe is cursed by the Devil.
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Marina Vlady
Aino [Ina, US version]
Maurice Ronet
Laurent Brulard
Nicole Courcel
Kristina Lundgren
Ulf Palme
Matti
Rune Lindström
Pastor Hermansson [Heckmanson, US version]
Naima Wifstrand
Maila
Erik Hell
Pullinen
Eric Hellström
Erik Lundgren
Michel Etcheverry
Engineer Camoin
Ulla Lagnell
Mrs. Hermansson [Heckmanson, US version]
Astrid Bodin
Village Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Michel
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Kuprin, Jacques Companéez, Paul Andréota, Christiane Imbert
- Original Score
- Andre LaFosse, Norbert Glanzberg
- Original Title
- La Sorcière
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Films Metzger et Woog, Iéna Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Michel
Aleksandr Kuprin, Jacques Companéez, Paul Andréota, Christiane Imbert
Andre LaFosse, Norbert Glanzberg
Marcel Grignon
Victoria Mercanton
Robert Woog
Department Leadership Roster
André Michel
Director
Jacques Companéez
Writer
Paul Andréota
Writer
Christiane Imbert
Writer
Robert Woog
Producer
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Victoria Mercanton
Editor
Lucien Aguettand
Production Design
Lucilla Mussini
Costume Design
Andre LaFosse
Original Music Composer
Norbert Glanzberg
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blonde Witch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blonde Witch about?
Brulard, a French civil engineer on assignment in a remote Swedish village, meets Ina, who has been raised in forested isolation by her haggish mother and believes herself to be a witch. He falls in love with her and tries to convert her to civilization; but in the meantime, his female boss, Kristina, has fallen in love with him, while the villagers turn against him for consorting with someone they believe is cursed by the Devil.
Who directed The Blonde Witch?
The Blonde Witch was directed by André Michel.
Who stars in The Blonde Witch?
The principal cast of The Blonde Witch includes Marina Vlady, Maurice Ronet, Nicole Courcel, Ulf Palme, Rune Lindström.
When was The Blonde Witch released and how long is it?
The Blonde Witch was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blonde Witch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blonde Witch was composed by Andre LaFosse, Norbert Glanzberg.
Is The Blonde Witch based on a book or true story?
The Blonde Witch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aleksandr Kuprin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blonde Witch?
The Blonde Witch holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).