Flesh of the Orchid (1975): Cast
Flesh of the Orchid is a 1975 drama thriller directed by Patrice Chéreau, starring Charlotte Rampling as Claire, Alida Valli and Simone Signoret. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Patrice Chéreau
- Original language
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French - Studio
- V. M. Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flesh of the Orchid About?
The premise of Flesh of the Orchid without spoilers.
A body‑and‑soul mystery that unfolds through haunting gazes. A troubled young woman is imprisoned in a castle by her aunt, who covets her money. When the game‑keeper, who also serves as her guardian, attempts to assault her, she flees. During her escape she encounters a man also on the run from two killers.
Flesh of the Orchid Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- giallo
- french giallo
- sleazy giallo
- german giallo
- woman wears only a man's shirt
- plant in title
- psychiatry
- based on novel
- male nudity
- woman rips off a man's shirt
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- man undresses
- truck accident
- eyes gouged out
- gun under pillow
- stabbed in the chest
- held prisoner
- stormy night
- knife throwing
- inheritance
- stolen inheritance
- wrongful commitment
- title same as book
- flower in title
- rich woman
- inherited wealth
- witness elimination
- heiress
- knife throwing act
- ex circus performer
- 1970s
- film reel
- running from killer
- hiding from a killer
- businesswoman
- france
- switzerland
- foreign language adaptation
- full frontal nudity
Flesh of the Orchid Cast & Characters
Charlotte Rampling leads the cast as Claire, with Alida Valli as la folle de la gare and Simone Signoret as Lady Vamos. Directed by Patrice Chéreau; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patrice Chéreau
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Charlotte Rampling as Claire -
Alida Valli as la folle de la gare -
Simone Signoret as Lady Vamos -
Roland Bertin as l'homme d'affaires
Also Starring in Flesh of the Orchid
· 7 more- Bruno Cremer Louis Delage
- Günter Meisner Advokat
- Edwige Feuillère Madame Bastier-Wagener
- Hans Christian Blech Gyula Berekian
- Hugues Quester Marcucci
- François Simon Joszef Berekian
- Rémy Germain Arnaud
More from Patrice Chéreau
More films directed by Patrice Chéreau, best-rated first: Son frère, Gabrielle, Intimacy and Persecution.
Flesh of the Orchid Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Плоть орхидеи” and “La chair de l'orchidée”.
- Also known as
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- Плоть орхидеи
- La chair de l'orchidée
- Das Fleisch der Orchidee
- La carne de la orquídea
- Un'orchidea rosso sangue
- 爱的肉体
- Czar orchidei
- La tija de l’orquídia
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Flesh of the Orchid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Flesh of the Orchid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flesh of the Orchid?
Flesh of the Orchid runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Flesh of the Orchid released?
Flesh of the Orchid was released on January 29, 1975.
Who directed Flesh of the Orchid?
Flesh of the Orchid was directed by Patrice Chéreau.
More films by Patrice Chéreau Who is in the cast of Flesh of the Orchid?
Flesh of the Orchid stars Charlotte Rampling as Claire, Alida Valli as la folle de la gare and Simone Signoret as Lady Vamos, among 11 credited actors.
Does Flesh of the Orchid have a post-credit scene?
No. Flesh of the Orchid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Flesh of the Orchid in?
The original language of Flesh of the Orchid is French.
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