A Woman Like Satan
La Femme et le Pantin
“In Her Hands Men Were Puppets...Loving Her Was Like Walking Blindfolded Into a Jungle!”
Synopsis
Handsome and rich Spanish gentleman abandons his wife and riches for his love of a young girl of poor stock who taunts and degrades him.
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Top Cast
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Brigitte Bardot
Eva Marchand
António Vilar
Don Matteo Diaz
Michel Roux
Albert
Lila Kedrova
Manuela
Jacques Mauclair
Stanislas Marchand
Daniel Ivernel
Berthier
Darío Moreno
Arbadajian
Anne-Marie Mersen
Dancer
Jess Hahn
Sidney
Espanita Cortez
Maria Teresa
Claude Godard
Mercedès
Betty Beckers
Dancer
Paul Bonifas
Innkeeper
Rivers Cadet
Bus passenger
Denise Carvenne
Gisèle Grimm
Jacques Hilling
Server
Bob Ingarao
Sailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier, Pierre Louÿs, Marcel Achard, Albert Valentin, Jean Aurenche
- Original Score
- José Rocca, Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- La Femme et le Pantin
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Dear Film, gray-film, Progéfi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Pierre Louÿs, Marcel Achard, Albert Valentin, Jean Aurenche
José Rocca, Jean Wiener
Roger Hubert
Jacqueline Sadoul
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Marcel Achard
Writer
Albert Valentin
Writer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
José Rocca
Original Music Composer
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Georges Wakhévitch
Production Design
Georges Wakhévitch
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman Like Satan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Woman Like Satan about?
Handsome and rich Spanish gentleman abandons his wife and riches for his love of a young girl of poor stock who taunts and degrades him.
Who directed A Woman Like Satan?
A Woman Like Satan was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in A Woman Like Satan?
The principal cast of A Woman Like Satan includes Brigitte Bardot, António Vilar, Michel Roux, Lila Kedrova, Jacques Mauclair.
When was A Woman Like Satan released and how long is it?
A Woman Like Satan was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman Like Satan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman Like Satan was composed by José Rocca, Jean Wiener.
Is A Woman Like Satan based on a book or true story?
A Woman Like Satan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Louÿs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman Like Satan?
A Woman Like Satan holds official age classifications: FR: TP.