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The Insomniac on the Bridge (1985): Cast

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The Insomniac on the Bridge is a 1985 film directed by Raúl Ruiz, starring Michael Lonsdale as Antonie, Melvil Poupaud and Olimpia Carlisi. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Insomniac on the Bridge (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Raúl Ruiz
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Insomniac on the Bridge About?

The premise of The Insomniac on the Bridge without spoilers.

Raul Ruiz’s swiftly shot avant‑garde farce follows an insomniac voyeur (Michel Lonsdale) obsessed with spying on private moments. He and a similarly disreputable companion assault a pregnant woman on the Seine. The deliberately slow‑paced film then examines the fallout of that crime.

The Insomniac on the Bridge Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • written by director
  • pregnant woman raped
  • bridge
  • seine
  • voyeur
  • insomnia
  • insomniac
  • cult director
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Cast & crew

The Insomniac on the Bridge Cast & Characters

Michael Lonsdale leads the cast as Antonie, with Melvil Poupaud and Olimpia Carlisi. Directed by Raúl Ruiz; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Raúl Ruiz

More films directed by Raúl Ruiz: Socialist Realism, The Tango of the Widower and Its Distorting Mirror, The Wandering Soap Opera and Nucingen House.

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The Insomniac on the Bridge Also Known As

Also known as “觉醒阿尔玛桥”.

Also known as
  • 觉醒阿尔玛桥

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The Insomniac on the Bridge FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Insomniac on the Bridge, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Insomniac on the Bridge?

The Insomniac on the Bridge runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Insomniac on the Bridge released?

The Insomniac on the Bridge was released on October 2, 1985.

Who directed The Insomniac on the Bridge?

The Insomniac on the Bridge was directed by Raúl Ruiz.

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Who is in the cast of The Insomniac on the Bridge?

The Insomniac on the Bridge stars Michael Lonsdale as Antonie, Melvil Poupaud and Olimpia Carlisi, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Insomniac on the Bridge have a post-credit scene?

No. The Insomniac on the Bridge has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Insomniac on the Bridge in?

The original language of The Insomniac on the Bridge is French.

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