Katmandu
Les Chemins de Katmandou
“A LOVE STYLE that is HONEST and TRAGIC!”
Synopsis
A rebellious socially-conscious man travels to Nepal to find his dead-beat dad. There, he meets Jane, a beautiful hippie girl hooked on drugs. He's forced to steal artefacts for his father's slimy employer to earn money to help Jane.
Top Cast
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Serge Gainsbourg
Ted
Jane Birkin
Jane
Renaud Verley
Olivier
Pascale Audret
Yvonne
Elsa Martinelli
Martine
Marc Michel
Marss
Sacha Pitoëff
Head of the organization
Arlene Dahl
Laureen
David O'Brien
Jacques
Steve Eckardt
Gregory
Gilberte Géniat
Butcher
Mike Marshall
Harold
Jean-Paul Tribout
Patrick
Xanti Valio
Gérard Croce
Butcher boy (uncredited)
Serge Kochyne
Sven (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Cayatte
- Screenplay & Story
- René Barjavel, André Cayatte
- Original Score
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Original Title
- Les Chemins de Katmandou
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mondial Televisione Film, Franco London Films, Les Films des deux mondes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Cayatte
René Barjavel, André Cayatte
Serge Gainsbourg
Andréas Winding
Borys Lewin
Department Leadership Roster
André Cayatte
Director
André Cayatte
Writer
Borys Lewin
Editor
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Jacqueline Guyot
Costume Design
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Serge Gainsbourg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Katmandu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katmandu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katmandu about?
A rebellious socially-conscious man travels to Nepal to find his dead-beat dad. There, he meets Jane, a beautiful hippie girl hooked on drugs. He's forced to steal artefacts for his father's slimy employer to earn money to help Jane.
Who directed Katmandu?
Katmandu was directed by André Cayatte.
Who stars in Katmandu?
The principal cast of Katmandu includes Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, Renaud Verley, Pascale Audret, Elsa Martinelli.
When was Katmandu released and how long is it?
Katmandu was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Katmandu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katmandu was composed by Serge Gainsbourg.
Is Katmandu based on a book or true story?
Katmandu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Barjavel".