Flesh of the Orchid
La Chair de l'orchidée
“A mystery of body and soul that drowns in his gaze!”
Synopsis
A disturbed young woman is kept prisoner in a castle by her aunt for her money. The game-keeper, her guardian, tries to rape her but she escapes. In her flight she meets a man also running away, from two killers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Chéreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Chéreau
- Original Score
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Original Title
- La Chair de l'orchidée
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- V. M. Productions, Films Félix Méric, Les Films de l'Astrophore, Oceania Film, Paris-Cannes Productions, ORTF, T.I.T. Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Chéreau
Patrice Chéreau, James Hadley Chase, Jean-Claude Carrière
Fiorenzo Carpi
Pierre Lhomme
Pierre Gillette
Vincent Malle
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Chéreau
Director
Patrice Chéreau
Screenplay
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Jacques Schmidt
Costume Design
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Richard Peduzzi
Production Design
Vincent Malle
Producer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Fiorenzo Carpi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flesh of the Orchid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flesh of the Orchid about?
A disturbed young woman is kept prisoner in a castle by her aunt for her money. The game-keeper, her guardian, tries to rape her but she escapes. In her flight she meets a man also running away, from two killers.
Who directed Flesh of the Orchid?
Flesh of the Orchid was directed by Patrice Chéreau.
Who stars in Flesh of the Orchid?
The principal cast of Flesh of the Orchid includes Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Edwige Feuillère, Simone Signoret, Alida Valli.
When was Flesh of the Orchid released and how long is it?
Flesh of the Orchid was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Flesh of the Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flesh of the Orchid was composed by Fiorenzo Carpi.
Is Flesh of the Orchid based on a book or true story?
Flesh of the Orchid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Hadley Chase".