The Vertical Smile (1973)
"Le sourire vertical" (original title)

Research about Joan of Arc, in the Contemporary France.

Director:

Robert Lapoujade

Writers:

Catherine Blette (dialogue collaboration), Dominique Durand (dialogue collaboration),

Stars:

Françoise Brion, François Perrot, Henri Serre

Cast

Credited cast:
Françoise Brion	...	Lennie
François Perrot	...	Relde
Henri Serre	...	Tablo
Olivier Hussenot	...	Doux Donnie
Jean-Pierre Mocky	...	Franco, le prêtre borgne
André Chaumeau	...	Le voyeur
Natalie Perrey	...	Mère Jeanne des Anges
Georges Carmier	...	Cauchon
Violaine Doucy	...	Jeanne d'Arc
Vanina Michel	...	Léone
Catherine Stermann	...	La petite fille
Max Vialle	...	Général P.P.
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michel Charrel
Didier Flamand
Bernard Jeantet

Storyline

Surrealistic story of an MP abandoned by his wife, located in Contemporary France. It includes strong, erotic scenes, the 'vertical smile' designating the women's sex. It also incidentally deals with research about Joan of Arc.

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Plot Keywords:

joan of arc

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

20 September 1973 (France)

Also Known As:

The Vertical Smile

Company Credits

Production Co:

TV Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

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