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Repulsion

  • 19651965
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
53K
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Catherine Deneuve in Repulsion (1965)
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A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
53K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,371
335
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    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Roman Polanski(original screenplay)
      • Gérard Brach(original screenplay)
      • David Stone(adaptation & additional dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Catherine Deneuve
      • Ian Hendry
      • John Fraser
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Roman Polanski(original screenplay)
      • Gérard Brach(original screenplay)
      • David Stone(adaptation & additional dialogue)
    • Stars
      • Catherine Deneuve
      • Ian Hendry
      • John Fraser
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 257User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • Carol
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Michael
    John Fraser
    John Fraser
    • Colin
    Yvonne Furneaux
    Yvonne Furneaux
    • Helen
    Patrick Wymark
    Patrick Wymark
    • Landlord
    Renee Houston
    Renee Houston
    • Miss Balch
    Valerie Taylor
    Valerie Taylor
    • Madame Denise
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • John
    Helen Fraser
    • Bridget
    Hugh Futcher
    Hugh Futcher
    • Reggie
    Monica Merlin
    • Mrs. Rendlesham
    Imogen Graham
    • Manicurist
    Mike Pratt
    Mike Pratt
    • Workman
    Lewis Alexander
    • Neighbour
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Allen
    • Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Beckett
    • Neighbour
    • (uncredited)
    Hercules Bellville
    • Passer-by on South Kensington Street
    • (uncredited)
    Wallace Bosco
    • Old Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Roman Polanski(original screenplay)
      • Gérard Brach(original screenplay)
      • David Stone(adaptation & additional dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      Features the first depiction of female orgasm (sound only) to be passed by the British Board of Film Censors.
    • Goofs
      Near the beginning of the film, when Carol has gone out to lunch from work and is walking on the street past the Saloon Bar, the shadow of the camera can be seen on her blouse.
    • Quotes

      Carol: We must get this crack mended.

    • Alternate versions
      Entertainment Programs Inc. DVD release only runs 100 minutes (despite the 105 minute running time listed on the package).
    • Connections
      Featured in Patsy, mi amor (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Seduzione Al Buio
      Written, Arranged and Conducted by John Scott
      Performed by John Scott and Chico Hamilton

    User reviews257

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    Top review
    8/10
    Terrifying and well-made movie.
    This young woman's descent into insanity is so well documented that you truly thank God that it is not you that is going through this. Leave it to Roman Polanski to scare the hell out of you! I was grieving the death of someone who was very close to me when I saw this movie, and this movie snapped me out of that grief; the awareness that it could always be worse helped. Highly recommended.
    helpful•16
    10
    • philiponel
    • Nov 20, 2000

    FAQ6

    • What is 'Repulsion' about?
    • Is 'Repulsion' based on a book?
    • Where in the movie does it say that Michael is married?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ekel
    • Filming locations
      • Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Compton Films
      • Tekli British Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,174
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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