The Beguines (1972)
"Le rempart des Béguines" (original title)

The young Helene searching for love because of missing her dead mother is falling in love with her fathers bisexual girlfriend Tamara who has a strong personality and knows exactly how to ... See full summary »

Director:

Guy Casaril

Writers:

Guy Casaril (screenplay), Françoise Mallet-Joris (novel),

Stars:

Anicée Alvina, Nicole Courcel, Venantino Venantini

Cast

Cast overview:
Anicée Alvina	...	Helene
Nicole Courcel	...	Tamara
Venantino Venantini	...	Max
Jean Martin	...	Rene
Ginette Leclerc	...	Nina
Harry-Max	...	Le grand-père
Yvonne Clech	...	Mme Perier
Elizabeth Teissier	...	Puck
Nadia Barentin	...	Julia
Axelle Abbadie	...	Madeleine
Janine Mondon
Clément Michu	...	Howard

Storyline

The young Helene searching for love because of missing her dead mother is falling in love with her fathers bisexual girlfriend Tamara who has a strong personality and knows exactly how to manipulate the people under her influence. Tamara involves Helene in a lesbian relationship but still follows her aim to marry Helene's father, a rich citizen in a little French town.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian relationship | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

French

Release Date:

January 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rampart of Desire

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antheo Cinematografica, Paris Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

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