Malady of Love
Maladie d'amour
Synopsis
Two physicians, one old and one young, fall in love with the same woman, Juliette, a quixotic hairdresser. First, she is with Raoul, the older one; then passion for Clément, the younger doctor, takes over. Raoul fights back, playing on Clément's guilt and Juliette's lack of self-assurance; then, Clément makes his case to Juliette, abandons his fiancée, and takes her to the provinces where he sets up practice and asks her to have a baby. She panics and abruptly leaves Clément, taking up with Raoul again. When she contracts Hodgkin's disease and the treatment does no good, Raoul believes she has the malady of love. Is there a cure?
Top Cast
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Nastassja Kinski
Juliette
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Clément Potrel
Michel Piccoli
Raoul Bergeron
Jean-Claude Brialy
Frédéric
Souad Amidou
Farida
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Jacques
Jean-Luc Porraz
Jean-Luc
Sophie d'Aulan
Diane
Laurence Fabre
Catherine Jacob
Nurse
Michael Goldman
Philippine Pascal
Vincent Solignac
Isabelle Lazard
Philippe Faure
Jacques Décombe
Jeannine Godinas
Ken Starcevic
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Żuławski, Danièle Thompson
- Original Score
- Romano Musumarra
- Original Title
- Maladie d'amour
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Sofica Investimage, Oliane Productions, FR3 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Andrzej Żuławski, Danièle Thompson
Romano Musumarra
Jean-François Robin
Henri Lanoë
Marie-Laure Reyre
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Danièle Thompson
Writer
Marie-Laure Reyre
Producer
Romano Musumarra
Original Music Composer
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Jean-Claude Gallouin
Production Design
Catherine Gorne-Achdjian
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Malady of Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malady of Love
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What is Malady of Love about?
Two physicians, one old and one young, fall in love with the same woman, Juliette, a quixotic hairdresser. First, she is with Raoul, the older one; then passion for Clément, the younger doctor, takes over. Raoul fights back, playing on Clément's guilt and Juliette's lack of self-assurance; then, Clément makes his case to Juliette, abandons his fiancée, and takes her to the provinces where he sets up practice and asks her to have a baby. She panics and abruptly leaves Clément, taking up with Raoul again. When she contracts Hodgkin's disease and the treatment does no good, Raoul believes she has the malady of love. Is there a cure?
Who directed Malady of Love?
Malady of Love was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in Malady of Love?
The principal cast of Malady of Love includes Nastassja Kinski, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Michel Piccoli, Jean-Claude Brialy, Souad Amidou.
When was Malady of Love released and how long is it?
Malady of Love was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Malady of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malady of Love was composed by Romano Musumarra.