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Writers:
Daniel Odier (novel)
Jean-Jacques Beineix (adaptation) ...
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Release Date:
23 April 1982 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Tagline:
A Comedy. A Thriller. A Romance. See more »
Plot:
Two tapes, two Parisian mob killers, one corrupt policeman, an opera fan, a teenage thief, and the coolest philosopher ever filmed. All these characters twist their way through an intricate and stylish French language thriller. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations See more »
User Reviews:
Stylish, charming, and always original See more (75 total) »

Cast

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Directed by
Jean-Jacques Beineix 
 
Writing credits
Daniel Odier (novel) (as Delacorta)

Jean-Jacques Beineix (adaptation) &
Jean Van Hamme (adaptation)

Jean-Jacques Beineix (dialogue)

Produced by
Claudie Ossard .... executive producer
Irène Silberman .... producer: Greenwich Film Production
Serge Silberman .... producer: Les Films Galaxie
 
Original Music by
Vladimir Cosma 
 
Cinematography by
Philippe Rousselot 
 
Film Editing by
Monique Prim 
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte 
 
Casting by
Dominique Besnehard 
 
Production Design by
Hilton McConnico  (as Hilton Mc Connico)
 
Set Decoration by
Gérard Marcireau 
 
Costume Design by
Hilton McConnico (uncredited)
 
Makeup Department
Judith Gayo .... key makeup artist
 
Production Management
Richard Dupuy .... assistant unit manager
Catherine Mazières .... unit manager
Ulrich Picard .... production manager (as Ully Pickard)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jean-Jacques Albert .... second assistant director
Patrick Halpine .... second assistant director
Gérard Pujolar .... first assistant director
 
Art Department
Carlos Conti .... assistant art director
Gérard Marcireau .... set dresser
Jacques Preisach .... property master
René Ferracci .... poster designer (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Louis Gimel .... sound assistant
Jean-Pierre Lelong .... foley artist
Gina Pignier .... sound editor
Jean-Pierre Ruh .... sound
Claude Villand .... sound mixer
 
Special Effects by
Paul Trielli .... special effects
 
Stunts
Michel Norman .... stunt coordinator
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Jean-Pierre Baronsky .... chief electrician
Dominique Brenguier .... camera operator
André Canda .... key grip
Angelo Chinosi .... grip
Arnaud Duboisberanger .... assistant camera (as Arnaud Du Boisberanger)
Dominique Le Strat .... still photographer
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Claire Fraisse .... chief costumer
 
Editorial Department
Michel Crivellaro .... assistant editor
Michèle Darmon .... assistant editor (as Michele Darmon)
François Gédigier .... assistant editor
Josef Lieck .... on-line editor
Christine Pansu .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Vladimir Cosma .... conductor
William Flageollet .... music mixer
Catherine Leygonie .... music editor (as Catherine Leygonnie)
Jacqueline Porel .... music editor
 
Other crew
Jacqueline Benloulou .... production administrator
Maurice Cadaze .... production administrator
Marie-Jo Duchemin .... production secretary
Sylvie Koechlin .... script supervisor
 

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Runtime:
France:117 min | USA:123 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 See more »
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Trivia:
The producers were looking for an actress who fit the description of Cynthia Hawkins (the Diva) in the original novel - a beautiful black American woman who sings a flawless operatic soprano, and speaks both English and French fluently. They attended a performance of Carmen to familiarize themselves with opera performers. Wilhelmenia Fernandez was playing the title role the night they attended the opera.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: During the metro chase, close-ups of Jules shows the collar of a white tee-shirt underneath his buttoned-up shirt. However, in both previous and following scenes, he is without the tee-shirt.See more »
Quotes:
Jules:[eyeing the scene printed on Alba's miniskirt] Is that the Opera House?
Alba:No, that's my ass.
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Movie Connections:
References The Seven Year Itch (1955)See more »
Soundtrack:
Ave MariaSee more »

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13 out of 15 people found the following review useful.
Stylish, charming, and always original, 27 April 2005
Author: Galina from Virginia, USA

A wonderful combination of many genres - Action / Drama / Mystery / Romance / Thriller / Music/Art, this tale of two tapes may actually change the way you think about opera.

Wilhelmenia Fernandez as Cynthia Hawkins (Diva) who always refused to be recorded - is a revelation; her voice, a magic mixture of melted pure gold and crystal is a miracle.

There are so much more in this absolutely unique film - just to mention a certain shoplifting technique, or the coolest chase which started in the streets of Paris and ended in the subway's car.

The most fascinating thing for me is that Diva was released about twenty years ago in Moscow, I remember the title - but I never saw it back then. Better later than never.

Highly recommended - 9/10

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