The Wings of the Dove(1981)
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The Wings of the Dove Synopsis
A 20th-century prostitute (Dominique Sanda) arranges for her lover (Michele Placido) to wed a wealthy, dying millionairess (Isabelle Huppert) in Venice.
The Wings of the Dove (1981) is a drama and comedy film directed by Benoît Jacquot, released on May 6, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Dominique Sanda, Michele Placido and Jean Sorel. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Benoît Jacquot
- Writers:
- Benoît Jacquot, Florence Delay, Henry James
- Producers:
- Maurice Bernart, Claudio Biondi
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- France•3, Prospectacle
- Status:
- Released
The Wings of the Dove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Marie
Dominique Sanda
as Catherine Croy
Michele Placido
as Sandro
Jean Sorel
as Lukirsh
- Françoise Christophe
Françoise Christophe
as Marc's mother
Veronica Lazăr
Danilo Mattei
Loleh Bellon
as Suzanne Berger
Paul Le Person
as Catherine's father
Odile Michel
as Catherine's sister
Key crew
Directed by Benoît Jacquot, written by Benoît Jacquot, Florence Delay and Henry James, produced by Maurice Bernart and Claudio Biondi.
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The Wings of the Dove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Wings of the Dove – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wings of the Dove online?
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The Wings of the Dove (1981) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wings of the Dove?
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The main cast of The Wings of the Dove (1981) includes Isabelle Huppert, Dominique Sanda, Michele Placido, Jean Sorel and Françoise Christophe. The film was directed by Benoît Jacquot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wings of the Dove released?
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The Wings of the Dove was released on May 6, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Wings of the Dove worth watching?
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The Wings of the Dove (1981) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.