Tempest in the Flesh
La Rage au corps
Synopsis
A dam is under construction in the Pyrénées mountains. All the workers only have eyes for pretty, sensual Clara, the canteen waitress. And what she exchanges with many of them is more than just looks, this is for sure. Nevertheless, despite her frivolity, Clara falls truly in love with Tonio Borelli, the site foreman. The latter takes her to Paris and they marry. But Clara soon realizes that the call of the flesh still consumes her...
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Françoise Arnoul
Clara
Philippe Lemaire
André
Raymond Pellegrin
Antonio 'Tonio' Borelli
Cathérine Gora
Greta
Antoine Balpêtré
Sébastien
André Valmy
Psychiatrist at Ste Anne's hospital
René Blancard
The bistro
Jean-Claude Pascal
Gino
Paul Azaïs
The mechanic
Gérard Buhr
Paul, Polish worker
André Dalibert
Dominique Davray
Margot, canteen dishwasher
Jacques Dhéry
Georges Galley
Truck driver
Jean-Pierre Lorrain
Huguette Montréal
Prostitute
Nicole Toutain
Frédéric Valmain
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Habib
- Original Score
- Norbert Glanzberg
- Original Title
- La Rage au corps
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Générale Cinématographique (CGC), Del Duca Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Habib
Norbert Glanzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Norbert Glanzberg
Original Music Composer
Ralph Habib
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tempest in the Flesh
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What is Tempest in the Flesh about?
A dam is under construction in the Pyrénées mountains. All the workers only have eyes for pretty, sensual Clara, the canteen waitress. And what she exchanges with many of them is more than just looks, this is for sure. Nevertheless, despite her frivolity, Clara falls truly in love with Tonio Borelli, the site foreman. The latter takes her to Paris and they marry. But Clara soon realizes that the call of the flesh still consumes her...
Who directed Tempest in the Flesh?
Tempest in the Flesh was directed by Ralph Habib.
Who stars in Tempest in the Flesh?
The principal cast of Tempest in the Flesh includes Françoise Arnoul, Philippe Lemaire, Raymond Pellegrin, Cathérine Gora, Antoine Balpêtré.
When was Tempest in the Flesh released and how long is it?
Tempest in the Flesh was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tempest in the Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tempest in the Flesh was composed by Norbert Glanzberg.