Memoirs of a French Whore
La Dérobade
Synopsis
Marie is nineteen and bored in her little suburban life with no future. In a café, she meets the charismatic and beautiful Gerard. Blinded by adoration, Mary decides to leave her parents and her clerk job to live with the man she considers as the love of her life. But Gerard is a pimp, who soon forces her into prostitution. From within homes to out on the streets, the young woman gradually discovers a world of decay and violence.
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Miou-Miou
Marie
Maria Schneider
Maloup
Daniel Duval
Gérard
Niels Arestrup
André
Brigitte Ariel
Odette
Jean Benguigui
Jean-Jean
Martine Ferrière
Madame Pedro
Marie Pillet
Lulu
Régis Porte
François
Michel Berto
Humiliated Client
Yvon Brexel
Bernard Cazassus
Roger
Henry Djanik
Jacques
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Police Inspector
Albert Dray
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Guy Kerner
Sadistic Client
Max Morel
Antoine
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Duval
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Frank, Jeanne Cordelier, Daniel Duval
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- La Dérobade
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- S.N. Prodis, ATC 3000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Duval
Christopher Frank, Jeanne Cordelier, Daniel Duval
Vladimir Cosma
Michel Cénet
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Gérard Lorin, Benjamin Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Duval
Director
Gérard Lorin
Producer
Benjamin Simon
Producer
François Chanut
Production Design
Christopher Frank
Screenplay
Jeanne Cordelier
Screenplay
Daniel Duval
Screenplay
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Michel Cénet
Director of Photography
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Editor
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memoirs of a French Whore
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What is Memoirs of a French Whore about?
Marie is nineteen and bored in her little suburban life with no future. In a café, she meets the charismatic and beautiful Gerard. Blinded by adoration, Mary decides to leave her parents and her clerk job to live with the man she considers as the love of her life. But Gerard is a pimp, who soon forces her into prostitution. From within homes to out on the streets, the young woman gradually discovers a world of decay and violence.
Who directed Memoirs of a French Whore?
Memoirs of a French Whore was directed by Daniel Duval.
Who stars in Memoirs of a French Whore?
The principal cast of Memoirs of a French Whore includes Miou-Miou, Maria Schneider, Daniel Duval, Niels Arestrup, Brigitte Ariel.
When was Memoirs of a French Whore released and how long is it?
Memoirs of a French Whore was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Memoirs of a French Whore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memoirs of a French Whore was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
Is Memoirs of a French Whore based on a book or true story?
Memoirs of a French Whore is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeanne Cordelier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memoirs of a French Whore?
Memoirs of a French Whore holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).