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7.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19981h 32mFrance

The Marionette

La Marionnette

Synopsis

A young man named Bruno bought a music box with a delicate and cute figurine from an old pervert magician. During the night, the figurine comes alive and starts masturbating frantically. Bruno thinks he dreamed it, but the next day the doll speaks and tells her story. She was an au pair for a provincial nobleman who introduced her to the pleasures of the flesh. She was exchanged for another magician girl whose sexual performance had seduced the count. The magician then locked her in this box to ensure obedience. She begs Bruno to help her escape by stealing a famous magic necklace. He does, but then discovers with horror that he fell into a trap...because the girl is an accomplice of the evil old magician and he is now locked in the music box.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1998

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alain Payet
Original Title
La Marionnette
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Dorcel

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alain Payet

Director of Photography

Serge De Beaurivage

Producers

Marc Dorcel

Department Leadership Roster

Alain Payet

Director

Marc Dorcel

Marc Dorcel

Producer

Serge De Beaurivage

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Marionette.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marionette

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

What is The Marionette about?

A young man named Bruno bought a music box with a delicate and cute figurine from an old pervert magician. During the night, the figurine comes alive and starts masturbating frantically. Bruno thinks he dreamed it, but the next day the doll speaks and tells her story. She was an au pair for a provincial nobleman who introduced her to the pleasures of the flesh. She was exchanged for another magician girl whose sexual performance had seduced the count. The magician then locked her in this box to ensure obedience. She begs Bruno to help her escape by stealing a famous magic necklace. He does, but then discovers with horror that he fell into a trap...because the girl is an accomplice of the evil old magician and he is now locked in the music box.

Who directed The Marionette?

The Marionette was directed by Alain Payet.

Who stars in The Marionette?

The principal cast of The Marionette includes Kate More, Fovéa, Karen Lancaume, Anita Blond, Océane.

When was The Marionette released and how long is it?

The Marionette was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marionette?

The Marionette holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).