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The Public Woman

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

Valérie Kaprisky

as Ethel

Francis Huster

Francis Huster

as Lucas Kessling

Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson

as Milan Mliska

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

as Ethel's Father

Gisèle Pascal

Gisèle Pascal

as Gertrude

Roger Dumas

Roger Dumas

as André

Diane Delor

Diane Delor

as Elena Mliska

Jean-Paul Farré

Jean-Paul Farré

as Pierre

Olivier Achard

Olivier Achard

as 1st Assistant Director

Yveline Ailhaud

Yveline Ailhaud

as Rachel

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

LA FEMME PUBLIQUE (Andrzej Zulawski) 1984 Trailer / Bande Annonce

External Links

Keywords

immigrantparis, francewifepoliticsphotographyerotic movie

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Public Woman is available.

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?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Public Woman.

Does The Public Woman have a post-credit scene?

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