The Blood Rose
La Rose écorchée
“The First Sex-Horror Film Ever Made!”
Synopsis
Frédéric Lansac, an artist and botanist, has a wild affair with party girl Moira, but throws her over when he meets the lovely Anne. Frédéric and Anne marry, but tragedy strikes when Moira shows up at the wedding party and makes a scene, causing Anne to fall into a bonfire. Frédéric and Anne lock themselves up in his mansion with his servants, a pair of mute dwarves. Anne, needless to say, becomes bitter and demanding. Frédéric tells everyone Anne has died, then on the sly, hires a nurse to look after her.
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The Blood Rose (1970) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-17
Top Cast
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Philippe Lemaire
Frédéric Lansac
Anny Duperey
Anne
Elizabeth Teissier
Moira
Olivia Robin
Barbara
Michèle Perello
Agnès
Valérie Boisgel
Catherine
Jean-Pierre Honoré
Paul Bertin
Gérard-Antoine Huart
Wilfried
Jacques Seiler
Le policier
Michel Charrel
L'homme louche
Howard Vernon
Professeur Römer
Véronique Verlhac
La cliente de la galerie
Roberto
Igor
Johnny Cacao
Olaf
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Mulot
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Larriaga, Edgar Oppenheimer, Claude Mulot
- Original Title
- La Rose écorchée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Transatlantic Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Mulot
Jean Larriaga, Edgar Oppenheimer, Claude Mulot
Roger Fellous
Monique Kirsanoff
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Mulot
Director
Jean Larriaga
Writer
Monique Kirsanoff
Editor
Edgar Oppenheimer
Writer
Claude Mulot
Writer
Roger Fellous
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blood Rose
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What is The Blood Rose about?
Frédéric Lansac, an artist and botanist, has a wild affair with party girl Moira, but throws her over when he meets the lovely Anne. Frédéric and Anne marry, but tragedy strikes when Moira shows up at the wedding party and makes a scene, causing Anne to fall into a bonfire. Frédéric and Anne lock themselves up in his mansion with his servants, a pair of mute dwarves. Anne, needless to say, becomes bitter and demanding. Frédéric tells everyone Anne has died, then on the sly, hires a nurse to look after her.
Who directed The Blood Rose?
The Blood Rose was directed by Claude Mulot.
Who stars in The Blood Rose?
The principal cast of The Blood Rose includes Philippe Lemaire, Anny Duperey, Elizabeth Teissier, Olivia Robin, Michèle Perello.
When was The Blood Rose released and how long is it?
The Blood Rose was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blood Rose?
The Blood Rose holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).