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Le Plaisir (Criterion Collection) (Restored / Remastered)
- Starring: Claude Dauphin, Jean Galland, Madeleine Renaud
- Director: Max Ophüls
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The works of Guy de Maupassant have likely been adapted by more French filmmakers than those of any other author (with the possible exception of Georges Simenon). Max Ophuls harnesses three Maupassant short stories to suit his artistic purposes in Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure). In "The Mask," an aging lothario (Jean Galland) learns more about himself than he cares to when he dons a mask to cover his wrinkles. In "The House of Madame Tellier," the proprietress of a brothel (Madeline Renaud) closes up shop one day for an unusual (for her) personal mission. And in "The Model," both the title character (Simone Simon) and her artist-lover (Daniel Gelin) pay the price for her romantic impulsiveness. Each of the playlets in Le Plaisir explore conflicting sides of human nature -- a theme common to both the works of Maupassant and the films of Ophuls. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Features
- Genre: Romance
- Category: Romantic Drama
- Release Date: September 16, 2008
- Studio: Criterion
- Lead Actors: Claude Dauphin, Jean Galland, Madeleine Renaud, Gaby Morlay, Daniel Gélin
- Supporting Actors: Peter Ustinov, Jo Dest, Georges Vitray, Emile Genevois, Charles Vissieres, Arthur Devére, René Blanchard, Paulette Dubost, Jean Mayer, Helena Manson, Antoine Balpêtré, Amedee, Anton Walbrook, Janine Vienot, Louis Seigner, Mathilde Casadesus, Mila Parély, Paul Azäis, Pierre Brasseur, Gaby Bruyère
- Director: Max Ophüls
- Run Time: 1 hr 37 min
- Language: French
- Subtitle Language: English
- Format: DVD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 246-03-0998
- ASIN: B002MMW41W
- Catalog #: 11523761
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.32 pound.
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