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François Truffaut followed up the international phenomenon Jules and Jim with this tense tale of infidelity. The unassuming Jean Desailly is perfectly cast as a celebrated literary scholar, seemingly happily married, who embarks on an affair with a gorgeous stewardess, played by Françoise Dorléac, who is captivated by his charm and reputation. As their romance gets serious, the film grows anxious, leading to a wallop of a conclusion. Truffaut made The Soft Skin at a time when he was immersing himself in the work of Alfred Hitchcock, and that master’s influence can be felt throughout this complex, insightful, and underseen French New Wave treasure.
Original Release
04/20/1964
US Release
10/12/1964
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Jean Desailly | Pierre Lachenay |
Françoise Dorléac | Nicole |
Nelly Benedetti | Franca Lachenay |
Daniel Ceccaldi | Clément |
Laurence Badie | Ingrid |
Philippe Dumat | Directeur cinéma Reims |
Paule Emanuele | Odile |
Maurice Garrel | Bontemps |
Sabine Haudepin | Sabine Lachenay |
Dominique Lacarrière | La secrétaire Dominique |
Directors
Writers
Francois Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jean Desailly | Pierre Lachenay |
Françoise Dorléac | Nicole |
Nelly Benedetti | Franca Lachenay |
Daniel Ceccaldi | Clément |
Laurence Badie | Ingrid |
Philippe Dumat | Directeur cinéma Reims |
Paule Emanuele | Odile |
Maurice Garrel | Bontemps |
Sabine Haudepin | Sabine Lachenay |
Dominique Lacarrière | La secrétaire Dominique |
Jean Lanier | Michel |
Pierre Risch | Chanoine |
Maurice Magalon | |
Carnero | Lisbon organizer |
Georges de Givray | Le père de Nicole |
Catherine-Isabelle Duport | Jeune fille Reims |
Maximiliènne Harlaut | Mme. Leloix |
Charles Lavialle | Veilleur hôtel Michelet |
Gérard Poirot | Franck (co-pilot) |
Oliva Poli | Mme. Bontemps |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Francois Truffaut | Producer |
António da Cunha Telles | Producer |