Sweet Ecstasy (1962)
"Douce violence" (original title)

Olivier, a handsome but callow and moody young student, picks up an enthusiastic actress during a theatre rehearsal, and is introduced to her acquaintances -- a group of jaded rich kids who... See full summary »

Director:

Max Pécas

Writer:

Jacques Aucante

Stars:

Elke Sommer, Pierre Brice, Christian Pezey

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elke Sommer	...	Elke
Pierre Brice	...	Maddy
Christian Pezey	...	Olivier
Vittoria Prada	...	Barbara
Jenny Astruc	...	Mick (as Jenny Astruk)
Agnès Spaak	...	Dominique
Michèle Bardollet	...	Choutte
Robert Drame
Mitsouko	...	(as Mitzouko)
Michel Gordon
Brigitte Suard
Lionel Bernier
Conrad Pringle
Albert Dinan	...	Popoff
Robert Barre

Storyline

Olivier, a handsome but callow and moody young student, picks up an enthusiastic actress during a theatre rehearsal, and is introduced to her acquaintances -- a group of jaded rich kids who spend their time storming around the Riviera harassing passersby, throwing wild parties and following all the latest trends. When sexy Elke gives him the eye, he leaves the actress in the lurch and joins the gang for a decadent party aboard a yacht. However, Elke's wanton ways and Olivier's inexperience do not mesh, and in a snit, he accidentally sets the yacht afire. The gang wreaks its vengeance by luring him into a dangerous contest of bravura on a construction site.

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Plot Keywords:

actress

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Taglines:

Like one of those perfumed nights that rob you of sleep...

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

7 March 1962 (France)

Also Known As:

Sweet Violence

Company Credits

Production Co:

Contact Organisation, Paris Interproductions (PIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Nihilistic youth in '62!

This early 60's French (dubbed) film is semi-interesting mainly because of the stunning presence of a 21 year old Elke Sommer. As the BAD good girl who uses her sexual presence to conform to the selfish philosophies of her group of disenchanted young people, she is fresh and beautiful. This intelligent and talented actress was never in the quality of films she should have been. The Leader of the groups looks like a cross between a young Rock Hudson and young Gregory Peck and is convincing.

A 4 out of 10. Many of these "exploitation" films of the 60's, especially black and white ones are interesting, but this one's only real qualities are Ms. Sommer's presence, the locales and the lifestyle of these young folks!