Nightmare
Cauchemar
Synopsis
A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one day reveals a hidden talent when she goes into a bar, plays magnificently at the piano, and leaves as mysteriously as she came. Meanwhile, an unidentified man is on her trail and eventually tracks her down to the bar she had visited. As the dragnet around her closes in, it becomes apparent that the young woman's stepmother is behind the effort to locate her. But questions over why she is hiding out and what she is hiding from begin to take on more importance as the history of the young woman starts to surface.
Top Cast
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Hélène Surgère
Barbra
Béatrice Bruno
Magdalena
Pierre Clémenti
Victor
Philippe Chemin
Werner / Le jeune homme
Dominique Erlanger
Clara
Stéphane Shandor
Grégory
Lino Léonardi
Raymond
Monique Morelli
Nana
René Andreani
Pierrot
André Thorent
Hugo
Marie-Georges Pascal
Lydia
Monique Mélinand
Gelinotte
Chantal Delsaux
La femme terrain vague
Patrick Morell
Danièle Dubroux
Jean Narboni
Max Denis
Thomas Schneider
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noël Simsolo
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Simsolo
- Original Title
- Cauchemar
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noël Simsolo
Noël Simsolo
Ramón F. Suárez
Khadicha Bariha
Paul Vecchiali
Department Leadership Roster
Noël Simsolo
Director
Khadicha Bariha
Editor
Ramón F. Suárez
Director of Photography
Paul Vecchiali
Producer
Noël Simsolo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare about?
A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one day reveals a hidden talent when she goes into a bar, plays magnificently at the piano, and leaves as mysteriously as she came. Meanwhile, an unidentified man is on her trail and eventually tracks her down to the bar she had visited. As the dragnet around her closes in, it becomes apparent that the young woman's stepmother is behind the effort to locate her. But questions over why she is hiding out and what she is hiding from begin to take on more importance as the history of the young woman starts to surface.
Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Noël Simsolo.
Who stars in Nightmare?
The principal cast of Nightmare includes Hélène Surgère, Béatrice Bruno, Pierre Clémenti, Philippe Chemin, Dominique Erlanger.
When was Nightmare released and how long is it?
Nightmare was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.