The Margin (1976)
La marge (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 28min
- Drama
- 22 Sep 1976 (France)
- Movie
Sigismond has a relationship with his wife. On a Paris trip, he becomes obsessed with a prostitute resembling his wife. His interference with her pimp leads to a beating. Receiving news of his wife and son's death, he's devastated.
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| Sylvia Kristel | ... |
Diana
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| Joe Dallesandro | ... |
Sigimond Pons
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André Falcon | ... |
Antonin Pons
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Mireille Audibert | ... |
Sergine Pons
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| Denis Manuel | ... |
Le moustachu
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Emmanuel Franval |
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| Dominique Marcas |
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Norma Picadilly | ... |
The stripper
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Camille Larivière | ... |
(as Camille Lariviere)
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Luz Laurent |
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| Louise Chevalier | ... |
Feline
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Karin Albin |
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Jean Lara |
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| Carlo Nell |
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Dominique Erlanger |
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Sylvaine Charlet |
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Isabelle Mercanton |
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Désiré Bastareaud | ... |
Le nain noir (uncredited)
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Roger Darton | ... |
Un client de la boîte (uncredited)
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Gillian Gill | ... |
La réceptionniste aux seins nus (uncredited)
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Esther Oldham-Farfan | ... |
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| Régis Porte | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Rosette | ... |
Prostitute (uncredited)
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| Catherine Serre | ... |
Cliente banque (uncredited)
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| Noël Simsolo | ... |
Un client de la boîte (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walerian Borowczyk | ||
Written by
| André Pieyre de Mandiargues | ... | (novel) |
| Walerian Borowczyk | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Raymond Hakim | ... | producer |
| Robert Hakim | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Bernard Daillencourt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Louisette Hautecoeur | ||
Editorial Department
| Khadicha Bariha | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jacques D'Ovidio | ||
Costume Design by
| Marie-Françoise Perochon | ... | (as Marie Perochon) |
Makeup Department
| Jacky Bouban | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Henri Baum | ... | production manager |
| Jacques Perrier | ... | unit manager |
| Jean Pieuchot | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alain Cayrade | ... | second assistant director |
| André Heinrich | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound mixer |
| Louis Hochet | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernard Baillon | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Pierre Platel | ... | assistant camera |
| Raymond Voinquel | ... | still photographer |
| Noël Véry | ... | camera operator (as Noel Very) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Eliane Baum | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Cecile Adam | ... | production secretary (as Cécile Adam) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinefrance (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cineriz (1977) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (1977) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Elit-Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- New Realm Entertainments (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Irfan Film (1977) (Turkey)
- Palace Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Palace Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (video) (Betamax)
- Plaion Pictures (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Plaion Pictures (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- THG Video (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fazzini (costumes)
- Eastmancolor (color by)
- GTC Joinville (laboratory)
- S.I.S. (sound post-production)
- Éditions Gallimard (book publisher)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sigismond (Joe Dallesandro) is a man lost in an erotic haze which clouds his judgment. Early in the film, it is evident that the man has a physically passionate relationship with his wife, with whom he has a son. While on a business trip to Paris, he comes under the spell of a famous, beautiful prostitute (Sylvia Kristel) who resembles his wife. However, his efforts to monopolize her attention are not appreciated by her pimp, and he is severely beaten. When he gets a letter informing him of the death of his wife and son, he is totally devastated. Written by Fraghera |
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| Taglines | ... the line between love and lechery ... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In her autobiography, "Nue", Sylvia Kristel said that this was probably her favorite acting role, and that she found it a shame that not a lot of people saw it at the cinema. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Pépé le Moko (1937). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Une Femme See more » |