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The Forbidden Woman (1997): Cast

The Forbidden Woman (1997) movie poster

The Forbidden Woman is a 1997 comedy drama starring Zinedine Soualem as L'homme à la contravention, Isabelle Carré and Philippe Harel. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Forbidden Woman (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Forbidden Woman About?

The premise of The Forbidden Woman without spoilers.

François, 39, lives comfortably with his wife and child, while 22‑year‑old Muriel is single and unattached. A chance encounter draws the married man toward her; she initially resists, then yields, and they become entangled in an affair that brings fleeting joy, jealousy, conflict, hidden tears, and stolen pleasure.

The Forbidden Woman Themes & Keywords

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  • subjective camera
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female star appears nude
  • virgin
  • sex
  • divorce
  • telephone call
  • answering machine message
  • hotel room
  • foot massage
  • feet
+5 more
  • female frontal nudity
  • infidelity
  • voyeur
  • obsessive compulsive disorder
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

The Forbidden Woman Cast & Characters

Zinedine Soualem leads the cast as L'homme à la contravention, with Isabelle Carré as Elle (Muriel) and Philippe Harel as Moi (François).

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FAQ

The Forbidden Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Forbidden Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Forbidden Woman?

The Forbidden Woman runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Forbidden Woman released?

The Forbidden Woman was released on September 24, 1997.

Who is in the cast of The Forbidden Woman?

The Forbidden Woman stars Zinedine Soualem as L'homme à la contravention, Isabelle Carré as Elle (Muriel) and Philippe Harel as Moi (François), among 6 credited actors.

Does The Forbidden Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Forbidden Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Forbidden Woman in?

The original language of The Forbidden Woman is French.

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