Residents of a small French town are quick to accuse Manou of arson because he seduced most of the town's women. No one suspects the real culprit, a woman committing random crimes, all in an attempt to draw Manou's attention to herself.
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- Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 nominations.
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| Jeanne Moreau | ... |
Mademoiselle
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| Ettore Manni | ... |
Manou
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Bruno
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Antonio
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Georges Aubert | ... |
René
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Jane Beretta | ... |
Annette
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Paul Barge | ... |
Young Policeman
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Pierre Collet | ... |
Marcel
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Boulet
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Jean Gras | ... |
Roger
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Police Sergeant
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Rosine Luguet | ... |
Lisa
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Armand
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The Priest
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| Jacques Monod | ... |
Mayor
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Mony Rey | ... |
Vievotte
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Jacques Chevalier | ... |
3rd Policeman (uncredited)
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L. Chevallier | ... |
Old Peasant (uncredited)
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Valerie Girodias | ... |
Josette (uncredited)
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Peasant (uncredited)
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Claire Ifrane | ... |
Lucie (uncredited)
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Robert Larcebeau | ... |
2nd Farmer in Fire (uncredited)
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Charles Lavialle | ... |
Farmer in Flood (uncredited)
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| Laure Paillette | ... |
Milk Woman (uncredited)
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Catherine Parquier | ... |
Young Girl (uncredited)
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Denise Péronne | ... |
Maria (uncredited)
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Rose (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Tony Richardson | ||
Written by
| Bernard Frechtman | ... | (translation) |
| Jean Genet | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Neil Hartley | ... | associate producer |
| Claude Jaeger | ... | associate producer |
| Oscar Lewenstein | ... | producer |
Music by
| Antoine Duhamel | ||
Cinematography by
| David Watkin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sophie Coussein | ||
| Antony Gibbs | ||
Production Design by
| Jacques Saulnier | ||
Art Direction by
| Jacques Saulnier | ||
Set Decoration by
| Charles Merangel | ||
Costume Design by
| Jocelyn Rickards | ||
Makeup Department
| Simone Knapp | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Marc Maurette | ... | production manager |
| Jean Pieuchot | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christian de Chalonge | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Kevin Connor | ... | sound editor |
| Peter Handford | ... | sound director |
| Jean Rieul | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Daniel Braunschweig | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Philippe Brun | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Luce Boulais | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Gérard Crosnier | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Colette Crochot | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| Derek Prouse | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Les Artistes Associés (1966) (France) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1966) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1966) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Lopert Pictures Corporation (1966) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1966) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1967) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a French village, Manou is an Italian logger, virile, with a broad laugh. He can't say no to women's sexual invitations, and jealous villagers blame him for recent fires and a flood. He is innocent; the culprit is "Mademoiselle," town schoolmarm, a recent arrival admired by all, but sexually repressed and obsessed with Manou. She sets the first fire accidentally and throbs watching a shirtless Manou perform heroics. Subsequent catastrophes are no accident and express her mad passion for him. Also, after befriending Manou's son, she turns on the lad, making him miserable and raising his suspicions. Her designs, Manou's frank innocence, and the town's xenophobia mix explosively.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jeanne Moreau and the other key actors filmed their scenes in both French and English. Two separate edits were made for the respective markets. The blu-ray/DVD released by the British Film Institute contains the English edit. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1995). See more » |