5.4 / 10(23 votes)IMDb19801h 14mFrance

Simone Barbès or Virtue

Simone Barbès ou La Vertu

Synopsis

Simone, a leather-clad porn theater worker, spends her shifts bantering with her coworker and observing eccentric customers in the cinema’s lobby. Tonight, she clocks out and heads off to meet her girlfriend, a waitress at a lesbian club. Later, she’ll encounter a lonely man on the prowl.

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Ingrid Bourgoin

Simone Barbès

Martine Simonet

Martine

Michel Delahaye

Le Dragueur Délicat

Sonia Saviange

La Folle

Max Amyl

L'Ancien Légionnaire

Noël Simsolo

Le Réalisateur Belge de Films Porno

Elli Medeiros

Pascal Bonitzer

Un client de la boîte de nuit

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 24, 1981

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Marie-Claude Treilhou
Screenplay & Story: Marie-Claude Treilhou, Michel Delahaye
Original Score: Roland Vincent
Original Title: Simone Barbès ou La Vertu
Country of Origin: France
Spoken Languages: French
Runtime: 1h 14m
Production Studios: Diagonale

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Screenplay & Story

Marie-Claude Treilhou, Michel Delahaye

Original Score & Music

Roland Vincent

Director of Photography

Jean-Yves Escoffier

Film Editing

Paul Vecchiali

Producers

Cécile Clairval, Paul Vecchiali

Department Leadership Roster

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Director

Paul Vecchiali

Editor

Cécile Clairval

Producer

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Writer

Michel Delahaye

Writer

Paul Vecchiali

Producer

Roland Vincent

Original Music Composer

Bénédict Beaugé

Production Design

Jean-Yves Escoffier

Director of Photography

Production Stills & Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simone Barbès or Virtue

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Simone Barbès or Virtue about?

Simone, a leather-clad porn theater worker, spends her shifts bantering with her coworker and observing eccentric customers in the cinema’s lobby. Tonight, she clocks out and heads off to meet her girlfriend, a waitress at a lesbian club. Later, she’ll encounter a lonely man on the prowl.

Who directed Simone Barbès or Virtue?

Simone Barbès or Virtue was directed by Marie-Claude Treilhou.

Who stars in Simone Barbès or Virtue?

The principal cast of Simone Barbès or Virtue includes Ingrid Bourgoin, Martine Simonet, Michel Delahaye, Sonia Saviange, Max Amyl.

When was Simone Barbès or Virtue released and how long is it?

Simone Barbès or Virtue was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Simone Barbès or Virtue?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Simone Barbès or Virtue was composed by Roland Vincent.