Dark Woods
Originally released in 1989. Dark Woods is a drama film. directed by Jacques Deray.
Starring Béatrice Dalle, Philippe Volter, and Stéphane Freiss
Synopsis
In this gothic romance based on a 1950s novel by Robert Margerit, after a whirlwind romance, Violette, a Parisian girl, has married Gustave Dupin, a charming aristocrat, and returned with him to live on his country estate. There, she begins to discover that all is not as it seemed, and beneath her groom's charming exterior is an undreamt-of savagery. She forms an alliance with her husband's much saner brother Bastien which saves her in the end, but not before she must go on trial for the murder of her husband.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Béatrice Dalle
as Violette
Philippe Volter
as Gustave
Stéphane Freiss
as Bastien
Geneviève Page
as Nathalie Dupin
Michel Duchaussoy
as Investigating judge
Hervé Laudière
as Antoine
Jenny Clève
as Anna Bourderias
Pierre Vial
as Dr. Charles
Jacques David
as Le président Boissot
Claudine Delvaux
as Rose Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paradis Films
- Mondex Films
- La Générale d'Images
- France 3 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Woods about?
In this gothic romance based on a 1950s novel by Robert Margerit, after a whirlwind romance, Violette, a Parisian girl, has married Gustave Dupin, a charming aristocrat, and returned with him to li...
Who directed Dark Woods?
Dark Woods was directed by Jacques Deray.
How long is Dark Woods?
Dark Woods has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Dark Woods released?
Dark Woods was released on August 23, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark Woods?
The main cast of Dark Woods includes Béatrice Dalle, Philippe Volter, Stéphane Freiss, Geneviève Page, Michel Duchaussoy.