The Duchess of Avila
La duchesse d'Avila
Synopsis
An epic six-hour adaptation of Potocki's The Manuscript Found in Saragossa. Most famously filmed by Wojciech Has, this four part adaptation has the advantage of a vastly expanded running time, allowing for more of the novel to be incorporated >> shot on film, it was clearly a very expensive production and is equally spectacular in its own way.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jean Blaise
Alphonse van Worden y Gomerez
Eveline Eyfel
La duchesse d'Avila / Léonore
Jacqueline Laurent
Emina
Sylvie Bréal
Zibbede
Corinne Gorse
Orlandine
Madeleine Clervanne
La duègne de la duchesse
Huc Santana
L'astrologue / Le cheik
José Luis de Vilallonga
Alphonse van Worden
François Maistre
L'ermite
Carlos Vassalo
Pascheco
Pierre Moncorbier
Le père de Pascheco
Jean Martin
L'inquisiteur
Michel de Ré
Le cabaliste
Serge Marquand
Zoto
Marie-Christine Rouyère
Urraque de Gomerez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Ducrest
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Caillois, Philippe Ducrest, Eveline Eyfel, Jan Potocki
- Original Score
- Pierre Vassiliu
- Original Title
- La duchesse d'Avila
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 5h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Ducrest
Roger Caillois, Philippe Ducrest, Eveline Eyfel, Jan Potocki
Pierre Vassiliu
Robert Lefebvre
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Caillois
Writer
Bernard Daydé
Production Design
Bernard Daydé
Costume Design
Philippe Ducrest
Director
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Pierre Vassiliu
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duchess of Avila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Duchess of Avila about?
An epic six-hour adaptation of Potocki's The Manuscript Found in Saragossa. Most famously filmed by Wojciech Has, this four part adaptation has the advantage of a vastly expanded running time, allowing for more of the novel to be incorporated >> shot on film, it was clearly a very expensive production and is equally spectacular in its own way.
Who directed The Duchess of Avila?
The Duchess of Avila was directed by Philippe Ducrest.
Who stars in The Duchess of Avila?
The principal cast of The Duchess of Avila includes Jean Blaise, Eveline Eyfel, Jacqueline Laurent, Sylvie Bréal, Corinne Gorse.
When was The Duchess of Avila released and how long is it?
The Duchess of Avila was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 5h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duchess of Avila?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duchess of Avila was composed by Pierre Vassiliu.
Is The Duchess of Avila based on a book or true story?
The Duchess of Avila is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan Potocki".