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Heat of Desire (1981)

Movie ★ 5.5 86 min

Drama Romance

In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.

Jean-Louis Comolli Writer José María Cunillés Writer Jean-André Fieschi Writer Luc Béraud Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 29, 1981
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0080899
Country
Language
,
Studio
Cinéproduction, , Films Dara

Themes

Cast

Patrick Dewaere Patrick Dewaere Serge Lainé Clio Goldsmith Clio Goldsmith Carol Jeanne Moreau Jeanne Moreau Hélène Guy Marchand Guy Marchand Max Moineau - un maquereau Pierre Dux Pierre Dux Rognon - un membre du Redressement National José Luis López Vázquez José Luis López Vázquez Sr. Martínez - le recteur de l'université de Barcelone Luis Andrés Le sous-directeur de l'hôtel Roland Amstutz Roland Amstutz Jeannot Lainé - le frère de Serge Béatrice Camurat Pepita - la fille d'un armateur chargée de séduire Serge Robert Rimbaud Philippe Muphand - un ministre réctionnaire Nicole Jamet Nicole Jamet Nicole Lainé - la femme de Serge Carlos Luchetti Un policier municipal Juan Viñallonga Un policier municipal Philippe du Janerand Philippe du Janerand Le guichetier de la SNCF Claude Miller Claude Miller Un monsieur du wagon lit Michel Such Michel Such L'employé des wagons-lits Jacqueline Dufranne Jacqueline Dufranne La mère de Nicole Jean Antolinos The spanish traveler

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heat of Desire about?
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
Who directed Heat of Desire?
Heat of Desire was directed by Luc Béraud.
Who stars in Heat of Desire?
Heat of Desire stars Patrick Dewaere, Clio Goldsmith, Jeanne Moreau, Guy Marchand.
When was Heat of Desire released?
Heat of Desire is a 1981 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Heat of Desire?
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