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The Crimson Curtain (1952): Cast

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The Crimson Curtain is a 1952 drama directed by Alexandre Astruc, starring Anouk Aimée as Albertine, Jim Gérald and Jean-Claude Pascal. It runs 45 minutes.

The Crimson Curtain (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
45 min
Director
Alexandre Astruc
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crimson Curtain About?

The premise of The Crimson Curtain without spoilers.

Anouk Aimée, twenty, plays Albertine, the daughter of a comfortable bourgeois family who take in a young officer during the Napoleonic wars. The newly promoted officer, portrayed by Jean‑Claude Pascal, is lodged with the same couple, whose cold politeness borders on indifference, underscoring the social distance between them.

The Crimson Curtain Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • fin de siecle
  • male female relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • bourgeoisie
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

The Crimson Curtain Cast & Characters

Anouk Aimée leads the cast as Albertine, with Jim Gérald as Albertine's father and Jean-Claude Pascal as L'officier. Directed by Alexandre Astruc; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Crimson Curtain Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Drabbad av kärlek: Den blodröda gardinen” and “Der scharlachrote Vorhang”.

Also known as
  • Drabbad av kärlek: Den blodröda gardinen
  • Der scharlachrote Vorhang
  • La tenda scarlatta

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The Crimson Curtain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crimson Curtain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crimson Curtain?

The Crimson Curtain runs 45 minutes.

When was The Crimson Curtain released?

The Crimson Curtain was released on April 23, 1952.

Who directed The Crimson Curtain?

The Crimson Curtain was directed by Alexandre Astruc.

More films by Alexandre Astruc

Who is in the cast of The Crimson Curtain?

The Crimson Curtain stars Anouk Aimée as Albertine, Jim Gérald as Albertine's father and Jean-Claude Pascal as L'officier, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Crimson Curtain have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crimson Curtain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Crimson Curtain in?

The original language of The Crimson Curtain is French.

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