Le Plaisir(1952)
Le Plaisir Synopsis
Three stories about pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Madame Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falls in love with his model - pleasure and death.
Le Plaisir (1952) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, released on February 29, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud and Ginette Leclerc. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 139 ratings.
- Director:
- Max Ophüls
- Writers:
- Max Ophüls, Jacques Natanson, Guy de Maupassant
- Producers:
- Édouard Harispuru
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Matras
- Composer:
- Joe Hajos
- Production:
- Stera Films, Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC), C.C.F.C
- Status:
- Released
Le Plaisir (1952) Trailer
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Le Plaisir Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claude Dauphin
as le docteur
Gaby Morlay
as Denise - la femme d'Ambroise
Madeleine Renaud
as Julia Tellier
Ginette Leclerc
as Madame Flora dite Balançoire
Mila Parély
as Madame Raphaële
Danielle Darrieux
as Madame Rosa
Pierre Brasseur
as Julien Ledentu
Jean Gabin
as Joseph Rivet
Jean Servais
as l'ami de Jean
Daniel Gélin
as Jean
Simone Simon
as Joséphine
- Philippe de Chérisey
Philippe de Chérisey
as Frédéric
Key crew
Directed by Max Ophüls, written by Max Ophüls, Jacques Natanson and Guy de Maupassant, produced by Édouard Harispuru.
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Le Plaisir Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 139 ratings.
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Le Plaisir – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Le Plaisir online?
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Le Plaisir (1952) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Le Plaisir?
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The main cast of Le Plaisir (1952) includes Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud, Ginette Leclerc and Mila Parély. The film was directed by Max Ophüls. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Le Plaisir released?
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Le Plaisir was released on February 29, 1952 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Le Plaisir worth watching?
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Le Plaisir (1952) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Le Plaisir?
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Yes. The official Le Plaisir trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.