Repulsion (1965): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Repulsion is a 1965 horror thriller starring Catherine Deneuve as Carole Ledoux, Yvonne Furneaux and John Fraser. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $33,378 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Compton Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Repulsion About?
The premise of Repulsion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carole, a young manicurist haunted by an intense fear of men, is left alone in her London flat when her sister and roommate Helen departs for an Italian vacation with her married boyfriend. Isolated, Carole’s anxiety spirals into terrifying hallucinations, blurring dream and reality, and driving her toward a shocking mental breakdown.
Repulsion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mental illness
- fear of sex
- female protagonist
- rape
- hallucination
- delusion
- isolation
- surrealism
- blood
- attempted rape
- downward spiral
- rabbit
+38 more Show fewer
- beauty salon
- repressed sexuality
- repression
- 1960s
- depression
- dead rabbit
- schizophrenia
- london england
- murder
- insanity
- fear
- childhood photo
- rape fantasy
- male male kiss
- dead body
- listening to sex
- lipstick
- cult film
- extramarital affair
- dead body in a bathtub
- psychotronic film
- bell
- pub
- nail polish
- hit with a candlestick
- beauty mask
- england
- razor blade
- nightmare
- potato
- manicurist
- reference to cassius clay
- claustrophobia
- sister sister relationship
- sexual repression
- clock
- mirror
- landlord
Repulsion Cast & Characters
Catherine Deneuve leads the cast as Carole Ledoux, with Yvonne Furneaux as Hélène Ledoux and John Fraser as Colin.
-
Catherine Deneuve as Carole Ledoux - Yvonne Furneaux as Hélène Ledoux
- John Fraser as Colin
-
Ian Hendry as Michael
Also Starring in Repulsion
· 10 more- Patrick Wymark le propriétaire
- Roman Polanski Spoon Player
- James Villiers John
- Renée Houston Mme Balch
- Hugh Futcher Reggie
- Valerie Taylor Mme Denise
- Helen Fraser Brigitte
- Mike Pratt Workman
- Monica Merlin Mme Rendesham
- Imogen Graham Manicurist
Repulsion Plot Summary
What happens in Repulsion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carole Ledoux, a shy Belgian manicurist, lives a quiet, solitary life in London with her older sister Hélène Ledoux. From the outside, she appears calm and composed, but inside she carries a deep sense of detachment that makes even everyday interactions feel strained. A persistent suitor, Colin, tries to win her over with cautious enthusiasm, driving her home and pressing for closeness, only to be met with evasive replies and retreating footsteps as she slips away to her own private world. The tension between longing and withdrawal threads through her days, and the atmosphere outside her door grows steadily heavier as she clings to routines—especially her habit of brushing her teeth late at night and the uneasy sounds of life happening in the apartment above and beside hers.
Full summary
The whole story of Repulsion, scene by scene
Repulsion Box Office
Repulsion grossed $33,378 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$33.4K
- International
- $33.2K
Repulsion Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Repulsion (1965) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Trailer Repulsion ≣ 1965 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Michael Lehmann on REPULSION
How Well Do You Know Repulsion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main female protagonist?
Cars in Repulsion
58 cars on screen, including the 1964 Triumph TR4 and the 1960 Jaguar Mk.II.
-
1964 Triumph TR4 Important role -
1960 Jaguar Mk.II Minor role -
1964 Austin 1100 MkI Background role -
1959 Austin A40 MkI Background role
Repulsion Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Repulsa ao Sexo” and “Répulsion”.
- Also known as
-
- Repulsa ao Sexo
- Répulsion
- Ekel
- Отвращение
- Repulsión
- 혐오
- 반항
- Avsporet
- Repulsa
- Wstręt
- Repulsione
- 冷血惊魂
+13 more Show fewer
- Iszonyat
- Αποστροφή
- רתיעה
- 反撥
- Tiksinti
- Hnus
- Chok
- 冷血驚魂
- Pasibjaurėjimas
- Відраза
- Odvratnost
- Repulsió
- Inho
Seen Repulsion?
Movies Like Repulsion
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Creep, Delirium and Repulse.
Repulsion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Repulsion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Repulsion?
Repulsion runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Repulsion released?
Repulsion was released on June 1, 1965.
Who is in the cast of Repulsion?
Repulsion stars Catherine Deneuve as Carole Ledoux, Yvonne Furneaux as Hélène Ledoux and John Fraser as Colin, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Repulsion make at the box office?
Repulsion grossed $33,378 worldwide.
Does Repulsion have a post-credit scene?
No. Repulsion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
