French Quarter
Synopsis
Chronicles the life of a young New Orleans prostitute and her co-workers.
Top Cast
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Virginia Mayo
Countess Willie Piazza / Ida
Bruce Davison
Kid Ross / Inspector Sordik
Alisha Fontaine
Gertrude 'Trudy' Dix / Christine Delaplane
Ann Michelle
Coke-Eyed Laura / Policewoman in French Hotel
Lindsay Bloom
Big Butt Annie / Policewoman in Bar
Vernel Bagneris
Jelly Roll / Policeman
Stocker Fontelieu
Dr. Miles / Old Man
Becky Allen
Bricktop
Anna Filamento
Mme. Papaloos / Mme. Beaudine
William Sims Myers
Aaron Harris / Pimp
Laura Misch Owens
Ice Box Josie / Girl on Bus
Stanley J. Reyes
Belloca / Drunk in Bar
Ronald Bolden
Satchelmouth / Shoeshine Boy
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Wisteria / Cleaning Woman
Dino Head
Lady Lil / Stripper in Red
Don Hood
Detective / Policeman
Adella Gautier
Black Girl in Fight / Girl in Praline Shop
Joe Seifert
Bricktop / John / Bus Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Barney Cohen, Dennis Kane
- Original Score
- Dick Hyman
- Original Title
- French Quarter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Kane
Barney Cohen, Dennis Kane
Dick Hyman
Jerry Kalogeratos
Ed Fricke, George T. Norris
Tony Alatis, Dennis Kane, Herb Scheiderman
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Kane
Director
Barney Cohen
Writer
Dennis Kane
Writer
Tony Alatis
Producer
Dennis Kane
Producer
Herb Scheiderman
Producer
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Jerry Kalogeratos
Director of Photography
Ed Fricke
Editor
George T. Norris
Editor
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About French Quarter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is French Quarter about?
Chronicles the life of a young New Orleans prostitute and her co-workers.
Who directed French Quarter?
French Quarter was directed by Dennis Kane.
Who stars in French Quarter?
The principal cast of French Quarter includes Virginia Mayo, Bruce Davison, Alisha Fontaine, Ann Michelle, Lindsay Bloom.
When was French Quarter released and how long is it?
French Quarter was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for French Quarter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for French Quarter was composed by Dick Hyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for French Quarter?
French Quarter holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).