
Seeking isolation in his mansion, on a Breton island, misogynist writer Pierre Bangor has the unpleasant surprise of finding four cover-girls installed in their exuberance and artifice.
Directed by Christian Lara, Jeu de dames leans on a strong ensemble — Danielle Palmero, Michèle Perello, Georges de Caunes — 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 1973.
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