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Year of the Jellyfish (1984): Cast

Year of the Jellyfish (1984) movie poster

Year of the Jellyfish is a 1984 drama thriller directed by Christopher Frank, starring Valérie Kaprisky as Chris Rivaut / Salomé, Bernard Giraudeau and Jacques Perrin. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Year of the Jellyfish (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Year of the Jellyfish About?

The premise of Year of the Jellyfish without spoilers.

On the sun‑drenched French Riviera, teenage Chris is constantly seen half‑nude, her confidence masking a quiet infatuation with Romain, the lover of her mother. Frustrated by his indifference, she turns to a series of daring, risky liaisons in an attempt to capture his attention.

Year of the Jellyfish Themes & Keywords

· 49 tags
  • jellyfish
  • seductive behavior
  • boat
  • yacht
  • saint tropez
  • beach
  • nudity
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • womanizer pimp
  • swimming pool
  • roulette
+37 more
  • casino
  • motor yacht
  • sex
  • based on novel
  • lesbian sex
  • female rear nudity
  • teenage girl seduces a man
  • adult actress playing teenage girl
  • footsie under the table
  • lesbian
  • large breasts
  • female pubic hair
  • sex with father's friend
  • teenage femme fatale
  • sex with friend's daughter
  • woman swims nude
  • cheating husband
  • cheating wife
  • workaholic husband
  • neglected wife
  • france
  • teenager
  • nude woman
  • animal in title
  • port
  • french speaking
  • sensuality
  • male female relationship
  • young woman
  • female body
  • female protagonist
  • medusa
  • youth
  • post coital scene
  • female topless nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • milf
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Cast & crew

Year of the Jellyfish Cast & Characters

Valérie Kaprisky leads the cast as Chris Rivaut / Salomé, with Bernard Giraudeau as Romain Kalides and Jacques Perrin as Vic Lamotte. Directed by Christopher Frank; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Year of the Jellyfish

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From the director

More from Christopher Frank

More films directed by Christopher Frank: Love in the Strangest Way, Femmes de personne and Josepha.

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Year of the Jellyfish Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Canto de sirenas” and “Méduses”.

Also known as
  • Canto de sirenas
  • Méduses
  • O Ano das Medusas
  • Una gata ardiente
  • Год медуз
  • 美杜莎的面具
  • Teuflische Umarmung
  • 青涩的季节
  • Годината на медузите
  • Rok meduzy
  • 살로메의 계절
  • サロメの季節
+1 more
  • Plaj Aşıkları

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Year of the Jellyfish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Year of the Jellyfish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Year of the Jellyfish?

Year of the Jellyfish runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Year of the Jellyfish released?

Year of the Jellyfish was released on November 7, 1984.

Who directed Year of the Jellyfish?

Year of the Jellyfish was directed by Christopher Frank.

More films by Christopher Frank

Who is in the cast of Year of the Jellyfish?

Year of the Jellyfish stars Valérie Kaprisky as Chris Rivaut / Salomé, Bernard Giraudeau as Romain Kalides and Jacques Perrin as Vic Lamotte, among 15 credited actors.

Does Year of the Jellyfish have a post-credit scene?

No. Year of the Jellyfish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Year of the Jellyfish in?

The original language of Year of the Jellyfish is French.

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