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The Prude (1986): Cast

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The Prude is a 1986 drama directed by Jacques Doillon, starring Michel Piccoli as Pierre, Sandrine Bonnaire and Anne Coesens. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Prude (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Jacques Doillon
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prude About?

The premise of The Prude without spoilers.

Pierre, the artistic director of a theater, learns that his estranged daughter Manon will visit after a year’s absence. Eager to make a good impression, he enlists his girlfriend Ariane and the troupe, having the actresses rehearse various aspects of Manon’s character. Despite the elaborate preparation, when Manon finally arrives, reality proves far different from his imagined scenario.

The Prude Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Prude Cast & Characters

Michel Piccoli leads the cast as Pierre, with Sandrine Bonnaire as Manon and Anne Coesens as La voix de Manon. Directed by Jacques Doillon; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jacques Doillon

More films directed by Jacques Doillon, best-rated first: Raja, Petits frères, Rodin and Third Grade.

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The Prude Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “המתחסדת” and “清教徒”.

Also known as
  • המתחסדת
  • 清教徒
  • A puritán lány

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The Prude FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Prude?

The Prude runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Prude released?

The Prude was released on December 3, 1986.

Who directed The Prude?

The Prude was directed by Jacques Doillon.

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Who is in the cast of The Prude?

The Prude stars Michel Piccoli as Pierre, Sandrine Bonnaire as Manon and Anne Coesens as La voix de Manon, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Prude have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Prude in?

The original language of The Prude is French.

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