

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.
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- 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
Georges Farrel
Georges Farrel, Alphonse Daudet
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Farrel
Director
Georges Farrel
Screenplay
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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".
