Dedee
Dédée d'Anvers
“The Story of a Turbulent Love That CHALLENGES Your MORAL Code”
Synopsis
Dedee is a prostitute, working in Monsieur Rene's night club on Antwerp's harbour. The porter is Marco, her pimp. Dedee is not happy, until she meets Francesco, an italian sailorman. They fall in love and Dedee begins to dream about an escape of her daily dullness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri La Barthe, Jacques Sigurd, Yves Allégret
- Original Score
- Jacques Besse
- Original Title
- Dédée d'Anvers
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Films Sacha Gordine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Allégret
Henri La Barthe, Jacques Sigurd, Yves Allégret
Jacques Besse
Jean Bourgoin
Léonide Azar
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Allégret
Director
Léonide Azar
Editor
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Georges Wakhévitch
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dedee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dedee about?
Dedee is a prostitute, working in Monsieur Rene's night club on Antwerp's harbour. The porter is Marco, her pimp. Dedee is not happy, until she meets Francesco, an italian sailorman. They fall in love and Dedee begins to dream about an escape of her daily dullness.
Who directed Dedee?
Dedee was directed by Yves Allégret.
Who stars in Dedee?
The principal cast of Dedee includes Bernard Blier, Simone Signoret, Marcello Pagliero, Jane Marken, Marcel Dieudonné.
When was Dedee released and how long is it?
Dedee was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dedee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dedee was composed by Jacques Besse.
Is Dedee based on a book or true story?
Dedee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri La Barthe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dedee?
Dedee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).