Cast
Claude Dauphin
as le docteur
Gaby Morlay
as Denise - la femme d'Ambroise
Madeleine Renaud
as Julia Tellier
Ginette Leclerc
as Madame Flora dite Balançoire
Mila Parély
as Madame Raphaële
Danielle Darrieux
as Madame Rosa
Pierre Brasseur
as Julien Ledentu
Jean Gabin
as Joseph Rivet
Jean Servais
as l'ami de Jean
Daniel Gélin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Romance
Votes139
DirectorMax Ophüls
WritersJacques Natanson
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLe Plaisir
About Le Plaisir
Three stories about the pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Mme Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falling in love with his model - pleasure and death.
Directed by Max Ophüls, Le Plaisir leans on a strong ensemble — Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1952.
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