An English novelist is lured, with disconcerting and disorienting results, into purchasing a crumbling mansion by what he imagines are the deliberately "literary" ploys of its housekeeper and two mysterious, lurking women.
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Cast
6 people
Leslie Caron
Céleste
Known for
An American in Paris
Gigi
Bulle Ogier
Ariane
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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
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Marie-France Pisier
Agathe
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Ace of Aces
Antoine and Colette
Corin Redgrave
Eric Sange
Known for
In the Name of the Father
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Marilyn Jones
Berthe
Known for
The Hunter
Pierre Baudry
Bar Owner
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Eduardo de Gregorio Director · Michael Graham Writer Michel Portal Composer
First release November 17, 1976 · Produced in France · Languages English, French
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Filmoblic
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INA
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Institut National de l'Audiovisuel
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France
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Original title
Sérail
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
France · November 17, 1976
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