
The Public Woman
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: La Femme publique
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1984-06-16
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (49 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hachette-Fox Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 24.9919
- Languages: German, French
Cast & Crew

Valérie Kaprisky
as Ethel

Francis Huster
as Lucas Kessling

Lambert Wilson
as Milan Mliska

Patrick Bauchau
as Ethel's Father

Gisèle Pascal
as Gertrude

Roger Dumas
as André

Diane Delor
as Elena Mliska

Jean-Paul Farré
as Pierre

Olivier Achard
as 1st Assistant Director

Yveline Ailhaud
as Rachel
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Trailers & Clips
LA FEMME PUBLIQUE (Andrzej Zulawski) 1984 Trailer / Bande Annonce
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What is The Public Woman?▼
The Public Woman is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1984-06-16.
Who are the main actors in The Public Woman?▼
The main cast includes Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau, Gisèle Pascal, .
Where can I watch The Public Woman online?▼
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Is The Public Woman based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Public Woman?▼
The Public Woman has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 49 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Public Woman?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Public Woman?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hachette-Fox Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Public Woman filmed?▼
The Public Woman was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Public Woman?▼
The total runtime of The Public Woman is 113 minutes.
Is The Public Woman suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Public Woman?▼
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