The Story of O (1975)
Histoire d'O (original title)Reference View | Change View
- NC-17
- 1h 45min
- Drama
- 14 Nov 1975 (USA)
- Movie
A photographer is introduced to the world of dominance and submission.
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| Corinne Cléry | ... |
O
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| Udo Kier | ... |
Rene
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| Anthony Steel | ... |
Sir Stephen
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| Jean Gaven | ... |
Pierre
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| Christiane Minazzoli | ... |
Anne-Marie
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| Martine Kelly | ... |
Therese
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Jean-Pierre Andréani | ... |
Eric, master II
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Gabriel Cattand | ... |
The commander
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Li Sellgren | ... |
Jacqueline (a model)
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Albane Navizet | ... |
Andree
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Nadine Perles | ... |
Jeanne
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Laure Moutoussamy | ... |
Norah, the maid
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Henri Piégay | ... |
Master I
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| Alain Noury | ... |
Ivan
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Florence Cayrol | ... |
Yvonne
(as Jehanne Blaise)
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Eva Carson | ... |
Monique
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Sylvie Olivier | ... |
Claire
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Bernard Jeantet | ... |
Florent
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Jean-François Mathieu | ... |
Regis
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Stéphane Macha | ... |
Georges
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Vladimir Brajovic | ... |
Master III
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Judith Novak | ... |
Madeline
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Gabriel Briand | ... |
Master lV
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Alain Jarry |
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Caroline Baudry | ... |
Platinum blonde Roissy girl
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Hélène Lapiower | ... |
Roissy girl
(as Puce)
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| Vibeke Knudsen-Bergeron | ... |
Model in photo-studio
(as Vibeke Knudsen)
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Roger Trapp | ... |
Gondolier
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Pin Pin |
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Michèle Montel | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Just Jaeckin | ... |
Maître (uncredited)
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Zorica Lozic | ... |
Assistante au studio photo (uncredited)
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Robert Schootemeyer | ... |
Master V (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Just Jaeckin | ||
Written by
| Sébastien Japrisot | ... | () |
| Dominique Aury | ... | (novel) (as Pauline Réage) |
Produced by
| Claude Giroux | ... | associate producer |
| Gérard Lorin | ... | producer |
| Éric Rochat | ... | executive producer / producer |
Music by
| Pierre Bachelet | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Fraisse | ||
| Yves Rodallec | ||
Editing by
| Francine Pierre | ||
Art Direction by
| Jean-Baptiste Poirot | ||
Set Decoration by
| Olivier Paultre | ||
Costume Design by
| Tan Giudicelli | ||
Makeup Department
| Patrick Ales | ... | hair stylist |
| Aïda Carange | ... | makeup artist |
| Florence Fouquier D'Herouel | ... | makeup artist (as Florence Fouquier) |
| Eric Wackers | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Roger Fleytoux | ... | production manager |
| Sylvain Hecht | ... | unit manager |
| François Menny | ... | unit manager |
| Patrick Poubel | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| André Delacroix | ... | assistant director |
| Christine Gozlan | ... | assistant director |
| Jean-Louis Lapassade | ... | assistant director |
| Yvon Sassiaud | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Catherine Dubeau | ... | sound editor |
| J.C. Duval | ... | sound |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | sound effects |
| Élisabeth Parnière | ... | sound editor |
| Gina Pignier | ... | sound editor |
| Claude Plouganou | ... | sound editor |
| Alex Pront | ... | sound |
| Laurent Quaglio | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Georges Pierre | ... | still photographer |
| Yves Rodallec | ... | camera operator |
Location Management
| Jean-Philippe Dupont | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Matt Camison | ... | music arranger / musical director |
| Claude Pascal | ... | music producer |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Colette Crochot | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Thomas Danneberg | ... | voice dubbing: Udo Kier (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- S.N. Prodis (1975) (France) (theatrical)
- Allied Artists Pictures (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Concorde Film (1975) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- FilmCenter (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1975) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1976) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1975) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Allied Artists Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Arrow Films (2011) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Artisan Entertainment
- Breien Film (1988) (Norway) (VHS) (as Breien Videofilm A/S)
- Cielo (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Cult Classic (2010) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Distribuidora Internacional de Video (DIV) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Filmconfect Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Filmconfect Home Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Galileo Medien (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- Kinonation (2013) (United States) (video) (digital)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv)
- La Cinq (1991) (France) (tv)
- Somerville House (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- UIG Entertainment (Germany) (DVD) (unknown)
- VPS Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- VPS Video (1982) (West Germany) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Ventura Distribution
- Zweitausendeins (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cerruti 1881 (costumes)
- Dinh Van (jewellery)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The beautiful O is taken by her boyfriend Rene' to a bizarre retreat where she is reluctantly trained in bondage and sexual perversion. After that, Rene' discharges a personal debt by transferring possession of O to his stepbrother, Sir Stephen.
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| Taglines | The Masterpiece of Bizarre Love That Stormed France. A Portrait of Love and Submission to Disorder the Senses See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Christopher Lee turned down the role of Sir Stephen. See more » |
| Goofs | Most of the times that O is being whipped, there is no sound of the whip hitting her body. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tod eines Weltstars (1992). See more » |
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Narrator:
O felt defiled and guilty at having found pleasure in the arms of a stranger. But later, her lover explained that he felt the more he gave her to others, the dearer she was to him. The fact that he could, was the proof that she belonged to him. Rene: One can give only what really belongs to you. O: Hmm? Rene: No, don't speak. You heard yesterday that as long as you are here, you are not to look a man in the face. Nor speak to him. From now on, you'll observe that rule with me as well. You are mine, but before you enter the world of silence, it is important to me you say two words, no more. It's the name of the person for whom I brought you here... and that you'll meet soon, I swear. [whispers into her ear:] Rene: Sir Stefan. O: [repeats reverently] Sir Stefan. See more » |