Equator (1983): Cast
Equator is a 1983 romantic thriller directed by Serge Gainsbourg, starring Barbara Sukowa as Adele, Reinhard Kolldehoff and Julien Guiomar. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Equator About?
The premise of Equator without spoilers.
Based on a Georges Simenon novel, director and songwriter Serge Gainsbourg immerses the tale of a man’s African journey with dark emotions and subtle brutality. The thin plot follows his obsessive love for a murderous woman, whose amorality drives him back to Europe. Critics find the film frustrating and self‑centered, questioning its clichéd, stereotypical view of “dark Africa.”
Equator Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- 1950s
- murder
- french colony
- colonial africa
- hotel owner
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- naivete
- africa
- gabon
- female full frontal nudity
- manipulation
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- passion
- stereotype
- disillusionment
- murderess
- female topless nudity
- sex
- erotica
- based on novel
- male frontal nudity
- male nudity
- male full frontal nudity
Equator Cast & Characters
Barbara Sukowa leads the cast as Adele, with Reinhard Kolldehoff as Eugene Schneider and Julien Guiomar as Bouilloux. Directed by Serge Gainsbourg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Serge Gainsbourg
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Barbara Sukowa as Adele - Reinhard Kolldehoff as Eugene Schneider
- Julien Guiomar as Bouilloux
- Jean Bouise as Public Prosecutor
Also Starring in Equator
· 6 more- Roland Blanche One-Eyed Man
- Francis Huster Timar
- François Dyrek Superintendent
- Franck-Olivier Bonnet The Man from Lyon
- Stéphane Bouy The Pedlar
- Murray Gronwall The Forester
Equator Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Экватор” and “Équateur”.
- Also known as
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- Экватор
- Équateur
- Rovník
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Equator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Equator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Equator?
Equator runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Equator released?
Equator was released on August 17, 1983.
Who directed Equator?
Equator was directed by Serge Gainsbourg.
More films by Serge Gainsbourg Who is in the cast of Equator?
Equator stars Barbara Sukowa as Adele, Reinhard Kolldehoff as Eugene Schneider and Julien Guiomar as Bouilloux, among 10 credited actors.
Does Equator have a post-credit scene?
No. Equator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Equator in?
The original language of Equator is French.
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