Le Plaisir
Synopsis
Three stories about pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Madame Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falls in love with his model - pleasure and death.
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Le Plaisir (1952) Max Ophüls (from part "La Modèle")
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-17
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Claude Dauphin
le docteur
Gaby Morlay
Denise - la femme d'Ambroise
Madeleine Renaud
Julia Tellier
Ginette Leclerc
Madame Flora dite Balançoire
Mila Parély
Madame Raphaële
Danielle Darrieux
Madame Rosa
Pierre Brasseur
Julien Ledentu
Jean Gabin
Joseph Rivet
Jean Servais
l'ami de Jean
Daniel Gélin
Jean
Simone Simon
Joséphine
Philippe de Chérisey
Frédéric
Paul Azaïs
Le patron du bal
Antoine Balpêtré
Monsieur Poulain
René Blancard
Le maire
Henri Crémieux
Monsieur Pimpesse
Gaby Bruyère
Frimousse
Mathilde Casadesus
Madame Louise dite Cocotte
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Natanson
- Original Score
- Joe Hajos, Maurice Yvain
- Original Title
- Le Plaisir
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Stera Films, Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC), C.C.F.C
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Ophüls
Jacques Natanson, Max Ophüls, Guy de Maupassant
Joe Hajos, Maurice Yvain
Christian Matras, Philippe Agostini
Léonide Azar
Édouard Harispuru
Department Leadership Roster
Léonide Azar
Editor
Max Ophüls
Director
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Philippe Agostini
Director of Photography
Jacques Natanson
Screenplay
Joe Hajos
Original Music Composer
Maurice Yvain
Original Music Composer
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Édouard Harispuru
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Plaisir
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What is Le Plaisir about?
Three stories about pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Madame Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falls in love with his model - pleasure and death.
Who directed Le Plaisir?
Le Plaisir was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in Le Plaisir?
The principal cast of Le Plaisir includes Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud, Ginette Leclerc, Mila Parély.
When was Le Plaisir released and how long is it?
Le Plaisir was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Plaisir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Plaisir was composed by Joe Hajos, Maurice Yvain.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Plaisir?
Le Plaisir holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).