Heat of Desire
Plein sud
Synopsis
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
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Patrick Dewaere
Serge Lainé
Clio Goldsmith
Carol
Jeanne Moreau
Hélène
Guy Marchand
Max Moineau - un maquereau
Pierre Dux
Rognon - un membre du Redressement National
José Luis López Vázquez
Sr. Martínez - le recteur de l'université de Barcelone
Luis Andrés
Le sous-directeur de l'hôtel
Roland Amstutz
Jeannot Lainé - le frère de Serge
Béatrice Camurat
Pepita - la fille d'un armateur chargée de séduire Serge
Robert Rimbaud
Philippe Muphand - un ministre réctionnaire
Nicole Jamet
Nicole Lainé - la femme de Serge
Carlos Luchetti
Un policier municipal
Juan Viñallonga
Un policier municipal
Philippe du Janerand
Le guichetier de la SNCF
Claude Miller
Un monsieur du wagon lit
Michel Such
L'employé des wagons-lits
Jacqueline Dufranne
La mère de Nicole
Jean Antolinos
The spanish traveler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Béraud
- Screenplay & Story
- José María Cunillés, Jean-Louis Comolli, Jean-André Fieschi, Luc Béraud, Claude Miller
- Original Score
- Éric Demarsan
- Original Title
- Plein sud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cinéproduction, Gaumont, Films Dara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Béraud
José María Cunillés, Jean-Louis Comolli, Jean-André Fieschi, Luc Béraud, Claude Miller
Éric Demarsan
Bernard Lutic
Joële Van Effenterre
Alain Poiré, Lise Fayolle, Hubert Niogret, Giorgio Silvagni
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Demarsan
Original Music Composer
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Alain Poiré
Producer
Lise Fayolle
Producer
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Giorgio Silvagni
Producer
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
José María Cunillés
Writer
Jean-Louis Comolli
Writer
Jean-André Fieschi
Writer
Luc Béraud
Director
Luc Béraud
Writer
Claude Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat of Desire
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What is Heat of Desire about?
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
Who directed Heat of Desire?
Heat of Desire was directed by Luc Béraud.
Who stars in Heat of Desire?
The principal cast of Heat of Desire includes Patrick Dewaere, Clio Goldsmith, Jeanne Moreau, Guy Marchand, Pierre Dux.
When was Heat of Desire released and how long is it?
Heat of Desire was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat of Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat of Desire was composed by Éric Demarsan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heat of Desire?
Heat of Desire holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).