Celestine
Célestine... bonne à tout faire
“She'll tickle your fancy !”
Synopsis
The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.
Top Cast
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Lina Romay
Célestine
Olivier Mathot
Count Fernand
Howard Vernon
Grandfather
Pamela Stanford
Martine
Monica Swinn
Mademoiselle Ursule
Richard Bigotini
Malou, the Butler
Lynn Monteil
Contess Hermonie
Anna Gladysek
Janine, a prostitute
Henri Guégan
Matthias
Raymond Hardy
Sebastien
Jean-Pierre Granet
Marc
Catherine Lafferière
Sebastien's Wife
Jean-Pierre Bouyxou
Moral Policeman
Jesús Franco
Sleeping Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicole Guettard, Jesús Franco
- Original Score
- Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint
- Original Title
- Célestine... bonne à tout faire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Comptoir Français du Film Production, Cinépix Film Properties
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Nicole Guettard, Jesús Franco
Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint
Étienne Rosenfeld, Jesús Franco
Robert de Nesle
Department Leadership Roster
Jesús Franco
Director
Nicole Guettard
Writer
Jesús Franco
Writer
Robert de Nesle
Producer
Étienne Rosenfeld
Director of Photography
Jesús Franco
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Celestine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Celestine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Celestine about?
The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.
Who directed Celestine?
Celestine was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in Celestine?
The principal cast of Celestine includes Lina Romay, Olivier Mathot, Howard Vernon, Pamela Stanford, Monica Swinn.
When was Celestine released and how long is it?
Celestine was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Celestine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Celestine was composed by Paul De Senneville, Olivier Toussaint.