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The Public Woman(1984)
La Femme publique
6.0(61)1h 53m1984-06-16
Drama
The Public Woman Synopsis
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.
The Public Woman (1984) is a drama film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, released on June 16, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson and Patrick Bauchau. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Writers:
- Dominique Garnier, Andrzej Żuławski, Dominique Garnier
- Producers:
- René Cleitman
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Alain Wisniak
- Production:
- Hachette-Fox Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Public Woman (1984) Trailer
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The Public Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Diane Delor
as Elena Mliska
Jean-Paul Farré
as Pierre
Olivier Achard
as 1st Assistant Director
Yveline Ailhaud
as Rachel
Michel Albertini
as Maurice
Marianne Basler
as Young Anarchist
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Żuławski, written by Dominique Garnier, Andrzej Żuławski and Dominique Garnier, produced by René Cleitman.
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The Public Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Public Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public Woman online?
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The Public Woman (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Public Woman?
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The main cast of The Public Woman (1984) includes Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau and Gisèle Pascal. The film was directed by Andrzej Żuławski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Public Woman released?
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The Public Woman was released on June 16, 1984 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Public Woman worth watching?
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The Public Woman (1984) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Public Woman?
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