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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19711h 28mFrance, Italy

Sappho

Sapho ou La fureur d'aimer

Synopsis

Françoise Legrand, better known as "Sappho", attractive young woman of the Parisian bourgeoisie, flits from man to man with the consent of Maurice Duran-Vior, his rich protector, a renowned financier. At a social gathering, she meets Lionel de Lancey, younger than she, a cool diplomat, and, as usual, she spends the night with him.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Georges Farrel
Screenplay & Story
Georges Farrel
Original Title
Sapho ou La fureur d'aimer
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Cosefa, Méditerrannée Cinéma Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Georges Farrel

Screenplay & Story

Georges Farrel, Alphonse Daudet

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Alphonse Daudet

Department Leadership Roster

Georges Farrel

Director

Georges Farrel

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sappho.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sappho

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

What is Sappho about?

Françoise Legrand, better known as "Sappho", attractive young woman of the Parisian bourgeoisie, flits from man to man with the consent of Maurice Duran-Vior, his rich protector, a renowned financier. At a social gathering, she meets Lionel de Lancey, younger than she, a cool diplomat, and, as usual, she spends the night with him.

Who directed Sappho?

Sappho was directed by Georges Farrel.

Who stars in Sappho?

The principal cast of Sappho includes Marina Vlady, Renaud Verley, Dawn Addams, José Luis de Vilallonga, Jacques Monod.

When was Sappho released and how long is it?

Sappho was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Is Sappho based on a book or true story?

Sappho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alphonse Daudet".