Flesh and the Woman
Le Grand Jeu
“Hotter than the Sahara”
Synopsis
In this romance, a jilted lawyer joins the French Foreign Legion to help him forget his faithless love. While in the desert he espies a village beauty who is the exact double of his true-love.
Top Cast
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Gina Lollobrigida
Sylvia Sorrego / Helena Ricci
Jean-Claude Pascal
Pierre Martel
Arletty
Blanche
Raymond Pellegrin
Mario
Peter van Eyck
Fred
Jean Témerson
Xavier Noblet
Jean Hébey
Police commissioner
Jo Dest
Karl, boss of the bistro
Paul Amiot
Captain (uncredited)
Odette Barencey
Gertrude (uncredited)
Charles Bayard
(uncredited)
Gérard Buhr
Legionnaire (uncredited)
Leila Farida
Aïcha (uncredited)
Georges Vitray
Hotel doorman (uncredited)
Roger Vincent
Maître d'hôtel (uncredited)
Marcel Rouzé
Hotel doorman (uncredited)
Bernard Musson
Painter (uncredited)
Darling Légitimus
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Cannes Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$450K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Le Grand Jeu
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Spéva Films, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys
Michel Kelber
Victoria Mercanton
André Paulvé, Angelo Rizzoli, Michel Safra
Department Leadership Roster
André Paulvé
Producer
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Robert Siodmak
Director
Michel Safra
Producer
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Charles Spaak
Writer
Victoria Mercanton
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flesh and the Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flesh and the Woman about?
In this romance, a jilted lawyer joins the French Foreign Legion to help him forget his faithless love. While in the desert he espies a village beauty who is the exact double of his true-love.
Who directed Flesh and the Woman?
Flesh and the Woman was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Flesh and the Woman?
The principal cast of Flesh and the Woman includes Gina Lollobrigida, Jean-Claude Pascal, Arletty, Raymond Pellegrin, Peter van Eyck.
When was Flesh and the Woman released and how long is it?
Flesh and the Woman was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Flesh and the Woman make at the box office?
Flesh and the Woman grossed $450K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Flesh and the Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flesh and the Woman was composed by Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys.