Frequent Death (1988): Cast & Plot
Frequent Death is a 1988 crime thriller directed by Élisabeth Rappeneau, starring Catherine Deneuve as Jeanne Quester, André Dussollier and Jean Pélégri. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Élisabeth Rappeneau
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frequent Death About?
The premise of Frequent Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jeanne Quester is a psychologist-on-the-airwaves in a radio station. She got a raw deal when she was a child.
Frequent Death Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- french giallo
- childhood trauma
- daughter
- bird
- stalker
- radio
- therapist
- murder
- serial killer
- lesbian
- female protagonist
- radio host
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- brother
- loss of parents
- f rated
- based on novel
Frequent Death Cast & Characters
Catherine Deneuve leads the cast as Jeanne Quester, with André Dussollier as Frank Quester and Jean Pélégri as Dr. Pastor. Directed by Élisabeth Rappeneau; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Élisabeth Rappeneau
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Catherine Deneuve as Jeanne Quester -
André Dussollier as Frank Quester - Jean Pélégri as Dr. Pastor
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Humbert Balsan as Alexian
Also Starring in Frequent Death
· 14 more- Josiane Stoléru Véronique, la dame de l'agence
- Etienne Chicot Roger
- Martin Lamotte Simon Lieberman
- Annie Mercier Mme Fremont
- Martine Chevallier Marie
- Alain Fromager Le patient qui délire
- René Bouloc M. Chauveau
- Alain Stern Mac Gregor
- Madeleine Marie Ida Faber
- Philippe Lehembre Faber
- Daniel Rialet Fred Bastin
- Gérard Couderc M. Fremont
- Philippe Verquin Le squatter #2
- Claude Sitruk Le squatter #1
Frequent Death Plot Summary
What happens in Frequent Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeanne Quester is a single mother and a certified psychologist who balances a demanding dual life: by day she does social work, and by night she hosts a live radio program that offers urgent advice to listeners in need. As the show’s popularity grows, a television offer lands on her plate, presenting a chance to reach more people but also inviting a new kind of scrutiny and pressure.
Suddenly she is menaced by alienating, enigmatic calls whenever she is on air, the voice at the other end both intimate and chilling, turning her trusted microphone into a conduit for fear. A creeping sense of being watched settles over her routines, and the line between public help and private danger begins to blur in unsettling ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Frequent Death, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Frequent Death?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Frequent Death Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Frequenz Mord” and “Радиочастота убийства”.
- Also known as
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- Frequenz Mord
- Радиочастота убийства
- 频繁杀手
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Frequent Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Frequent Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frequent Death?
Frequent Death runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Frequent Death released?
Frequent Death was released on March 30, 1988.
Who directed Frequent Death?
Frequent Death was directed by Élisabeth Rappeneau.
Who is in the cast of Frequent Death?
Frequent Death stars Catherine Deneuve as Jeanne Quester, André Dussollier as Frank Quester and Jean Pélégri as Dr. Pastor, among 18 credited actors.
Does Frequent Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Frequent Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Frequent Death in?
The original language of Frequent Death is French.
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