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Woman in Chains (1968): Cast

Woman in Chains (1968) movie poster

Woman in Chains is a 1968 romantic thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, starring Laurent Terzieff as Stanislas Hassler, Bernard Fresson and Elisabeth Wiener. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Woman in Chains (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Romance , Thriller , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Woman in Chains About?

The premise of Woman in Chains without spoilers.

Stanislas, a gallery director eager to champion modern art, expands his striking collection with a provocative sculpture by Gilbert. Gilbert’s wife, Josée, becomes entranced by Stanislas, oblivious to his secret hoard of deeply perverse, disturbing photographs that hint at a darker obsession.

Woman in Chains Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female nudity
  • posing nude
  • nude photography
  • sadomasochism
  • modern art
  • artist
  • sculpture
  • dream sequence
  • car hit by a train
  • accidental suicide
  • suicidal behavior
  • end of love
+38 more
  • standing on a rooftop
  • sexual desire
  • lithography
  • unrequited love
  • opening the door naked
  • humiliation
  • submission
  • reference to victor vasarely
  • woman undresses
  • posing for a photograph
  • photo shoot
  • photo studio
  • curiosity
  • art collector
  • caught kissing
  • kaleidoscope
  • kinetic installation
  • kinetic art
  • paris france
  • editing room
  • art exhibit
  • train ride
  • 1960s
  • france
  • ocean
  • breakwater
  • reference to sigmund freud
  • dream like
  • surrealism
  • dream
  • emptiness
  • psychedelic
  • pop art
  • vernissage
  • abstract art
  • adultery
  • dominance
  • optical illusion
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Cast & crew

Woman in Chains Cast & Characters

Laurent Terzieff leads the cast as Stanislas Hassler, with Bernard Fresson as Gilbert Moreau and Elisabeth Wiener as Josée. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Henri-Georges Clouzot

More films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot: The Inferno Unseen, Verdi – Messa da Requiem, Karajan in Rehearsal and The Truth.

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Details

Woman in Chains Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “La prigioniera” and “La prisionera”.

Also known as
  • La prigioniera
  • La prisionera
  • Seine Gefangene
  • 女囚犯
  • Prizoniera
  • 囚われの女

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Woman in Chains FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Woman in Chains?

Woman in Chains runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Woman in Chains released?

Woman in Chains was released on November 20, 1968.

Who directed Woman in Chains?

Woman in Chains was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.

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Who is in the cast of Woman in Chains?

Woman in Chains stars Laurent Terzieff as Stanislas Hassler, Bernard Fresson as Gilbert Moreau and Elisabeth Wiener as Josée, among 28 credited actors.

Does Woman in Chains have a post-credit scene?

No. Woman in Chains has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Woman in Chains in?

The original language of Woman in Chains is French.

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