Serie Noire
Série noire
Synopsis
In the shadowy outskirts of Paris, a desperate door-to-door salesman crosses paths with a mysterious young woman trapped in a grim world. As his obsession deepens, his grip on reality begins to slip—and the line between escape and destruction starts to blur.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Corneau, Georges Perec, Jim Thompson
- Original Title
- Série noire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Prospectacle, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Corneau
Alain Corneau, Georges Perec, Jim Thompson
Pierre-William Glenn
Thierry Derocles
Maurice Bernart
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Corneau
Director
Alain Corneau
Writer
Maurice Bernart
Producer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Georges Perec
Writer
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Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serie Noire
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What is Serie Noire about?
In the shadowy outskirts of Paris, a desperate door-to-door salesman crosses paths with a mysterious young woman trapped in a grim world. As his obsession deepens, his grip on reality begins to slip—and the line between escape and destruction starts to blur.
Who directed Serie Noire?
Serie Noire was directed by Alain Corneau.
Who stars in Serie Noire?
The principal cast of Serie Noire includes Patrick Dewaere, Myriam Boyer, Marie Trintignant, Bernard Blier, Jeanne Herviale.
When was Serie Noire released and how long is it?
Serie Noire was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Is Serie Noire based on a book or true story?
Serie Noire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Serie Noire?
Serie Noire holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).