Violette Nozière
“The Story of an Extraordinary Crime.”
Synopsis
Paris, 1933. The daughter of a respectable lower middle class couple, Violette Nozière, leads a disreputable double life. Far from being the innocent 18-year-old her parents mistake her for, she spends her nights with dissolute young men in the less salubrious areas of the city.
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Isabelle Huppert
Violette Nozière
Stéphane Audran
Germaine Nozière
Jean Carmet
Baptiste Nozière
Jean-François Garreaud
Jean Dabin
Lisa Langlois
Maddy
Bernard Alane
Pinguet's son
François Maistre
Monsieur Mayeul
Jean Dalmain
Émile
Guy Hoffmann
Judge
Dora Doll
Madame Mayeul
Jean Parédès
Singer
Jeanne Herviale
The grandmother
Bernadette Lafont
Co-inmate
Mario David
Prison director
Fabrice Luchini
Camus, student
Henri-Jacques Huet
Commissioner Guillaume
François-Eric Gendron
1st Student
Zoé Chauveau
Zoé
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol, Hervé Bromberger
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Violette Nozière
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Filmel, Cinévidéo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Hervé Bromberger, Odile Barski, Frédéric Grendel
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Yves Langlois
Denis Héroux, Eugène Lépicier
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Langlois
Editor
Pierre Nourry
Costume Design
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Denis Héroux
Producer
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Jacques Brizzio
Production Design
Hervé Bromberger
Screenplay
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Eugène Lépicier
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violette Nozière
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violette Nozière about?
Paris, 1933. The daughter of a respectable lower middle class couple, Violette Nozière, leads a disreputable double life. Far from being the innocent 18-year-old her parents mistake her for, she spends her nights with dissolute young men in the less salubrious areas of the city.
Who directed Violette Nozière?
Violette Nozière was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Violette Nozière?
The principal cast of Violette Nozière includes Isabelle Huppert, Stéphane Audran, Jean Carmet, Jean-François Garreaud, Lisa Langlois.
When was Violette Nozière released and how long is it?
Violette Nozière was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Violette Nozière?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violette Nozière was composed by Pierre Jansen.