
Manon is an amoral, free spirit who uses sex to surround herself in relatively luxurious surroundings.
Directed by Jean Aurel, Manon 70 leans on a strong ensemble — Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Claude Brialy, Sami Frey — 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 romance titles of 1968.
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