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The Abyss (1988)

Movie ★ 5.4 110 min

Drama

The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years. But he remains a non-conformist. He returns to his native Bruges, where he thinks he has been forgotten. In this silent labyrinth where the faces of the past resurface, he rediscovers his identity and thus signs his death warrant.

André Delvaux Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 13, 1988
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt0095773
Country
,
Language
Studio
Philippe Dussart S.a.r.l., La Sept, La Nouvelle Imagerie,

Themes

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté Gian Maria Volonté Zenone Sami Frey Sami Frey Prieur des Cordeliers Anna Karina Anna Karina Catherine Philippe Léotard Philippe Léotard Henri-Maximilien Jacques Lippe Myers Jean Bouise Jean Bouise Campanus Marie-France Pisier Marie-France Pisier Martha Mathieu Carrière Mathieu Carrière Pierre de Hamaere Nadine Uwampa La Moricaude Marie-Christine Barrault Marie-Christine Barrault Hilzonde Mathieu Carrière Mathieu Carrière Pierre Johan Leysen Johan Leysen Rombaut Pierre Dherte Pierre Dherte Cyprien Isabelle Roelandt Idelette Dora van der Groen Dora van der Groen Greete Christian Maillet Christian Maillet Philibert Jules-Henri Marchant L'évêque Senne Rouffaer Senne Rouffaer Le Cocq

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Abyss about?
The Inquisition is in full swing in 16th century Flanders. Wanted for his dissident writings, the alchemist doctor Zeno has been wandering Europe under an assumed name for twenty years. But he remains a non-conformist. He returns to his native Bruges, where he thinks he has been forgotten. In this silent labyrinth where the faces of the past resurface, he rediscovers his identity and thus signs his death warrant.
Who directed The Abyss?
The Abyss was directed by André Delvaux.
Who stars in The Abyss?
The Abyss stars Gian Maria Volonté, Sami Frey, Anna Karina, Philippe Léotard.
When was The Abyss released?
The Abyss is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch The Abyss?
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