Shadows of Adultery
La Proie pour l'ombre
Synopsis
Anna, twenty-seven, married to building contractor Eric, refuses to live in his wake. Craving independence, she can exist through the art gallery she runs, but isn’t this occupation a mere wholesome distraction? When she meets Bruno and becomes his lover she thinks she will find fulfillment only to realize that she is just another plaything in a man’s hands.
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Annie Girardot
Anna Kraemmer
Daniel Gélin
Eric Kraemmer
Christian Marquand
Bruno
Anne Caprile
Luce
Michèle Girardon
Anita
Christiane Barry
Mme Interlenghi
Michel Chastenet
Michèle Gerbier
Claudine
Corrado Guarducci
Edoardo Interlenghi
Marcel Gassouk
Un invité au vernissage (uncredited)
Jimmy Perrys
Le concierge (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Astruc
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Brulé, Françoise Sagan, Alexandre Astruc
- Original Score
- Richard Cornu
- Original Title
- La Proie pour l'ombre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Cocinor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Astruc
Claude Brulé, Françoise Sagan, Alexandre Astruc
Richard Cornu
Marcel Grignon
Denise de Casabianca
Edmond Ténoudji
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Astruc
Director
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Edmond Ténoudji
Producer
Richard Cornu
Original Music Composer
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
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French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
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What is Shadows of Adultery about?
Anna, twenty-seven, married to building contractor Eric, refuses to live in his wake. Craving independence, she can exist through the art gallery she runs, but isn’t this occupation a mere wholesome distraction? When she meets Bruno and becomes his lover she thinks she will find fulfillment only to realize that she is just another plaything in a man’s hands.
Who directed Shadows of Adultery?
Shadows of Adultery was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
Who stars in Shadows of Adultery?
The principal cast of Shadows of Adultery includes Annie Girardot, Daniel Gélin, Christian Marquand, Anne Caprile, Michèle Girardon.
When was Shadows of Adultery released and how long is it?
Shadows of Adultery was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadows of Adultery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadows of Adultery was composed by Richard Cornu.
Is Shadows of Adultery based on a book or true story?
Shadows of Adultery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Françoise Sagan".