The Blood of Others (1984)
"Le sang des autres" (original title)

WWII. In German occupied Paris, Helene is torn between the love for her boyfriend Jean, working for the resistance and the German administrator Bergmann, who will do anything to gain her ... See full summary »

Director:

Claude Chabrol

Writers:

Simone de Beauvoir (based on the novel by), Brian Moore (adaptation),

Stars:

Jodie Foster, Michael Ontkean, Sam Neill

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jodie Foster	...	Hélène
Michael Ontkean	...	Jean
Sam Neill	...	Bergman
Lambert Wilson	...	Paul
Stéphane Audran	...	Gigi
Alexandra Stewart	...	Madeleine
Jean-François Balmer	...	Arnaud
John Vernon	...	Charles
Marie Bunel	...	Yvonne
Michel Robin	...	Raoul
Roger Miremont	...	Marcel (as Roger Mirmont)
Christine Laurent	...	Denise
Kate Reid	...	Madame Blomart
Jean-Pierre Aumont	...	Monsieur Blomart
Monique Mercure	...	Madame Klotz

Storyline

WWII. In German occupied Paris, Helene is torn between the love for her boyfriend Jean, working for the resistance and the German administrator Bergmann, who will do anything to gain her affection.

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Plot Keywords:

foreign language adaptation | german occupation | paris france | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance | War

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Details

Country:

Canada France USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

2 May 1984 (France)

Also Known As:

The Blood of Others

Filming Locations:

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmax, International Cinema Corporation (ICC), Antenne 2

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Menilmontant"
Written and Performed by Charles Trenet

User Reviews

A good story of war and love!

This movie has some points that invites a viewer: first of all, the story is based upon a novel written by the great Simone de Beauvoir; second, the movie has a fine director, Monsieur Claude Chabrol and last but not least, a good cast where we can find some great names, like Jodie Foster and Sam Neill (in a great performance, as a sick and deeply in love nazist). The important is that all these points are not a deception. The movie has a witty and elegant screenplay, the direction of Monsieur Chabrol, if it's not a overwhelming work of art, is good and convincing and the cast is really a standout. A good love and war story that goes on in a pleasant way. Watch out: the very last scene is a really knockout! Cotation (7 of 10).