Love and Desire
Originally released in 1951. Love and Desire is a drama film. directed by Henri Decoin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring António Vilar, Carmen Sevilla, and Martine Carol
Synopsis
A French crew is working on location in Spain. But when they want to film a scene in which Gérardn the male star is supposed to be swimming across a river, the matinée idol proves water-shy and the director decides to double him. The one that replaces him is Antonio, a local fisherman. The latter does the job so well that he is chosen as a stunts man for the whole film. This does not please Lola,his fiancée; all the more as Antonio has fallen in love with Martine, the female star.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Spain
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Directors
Top Cast
António Vilar
as Antonio, pescador español
Carmen Sevilla
as Lola
Martine Carol
as Martine, la estrella
Albert Préjean
as Titi, El gerente general francés
Joaquín Roa
as Miguel
Françoise Arnoul
as Françoise, la chica del guión
Ena Sedeño
as La amiga de Lola
Gérard Landry
as Gérard, el primer joven
José María Rodríguez
as El 1º pescador
Parisys
as Adèle, la camarera
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
- Lais S.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love and Desire about?
A French crew is working on location in Spain. But when they want to film a scene in which Gérardn the male star is supposed to be swimming across a river, the matinée idol proves water-shy and t...
Who directed Love and Desire?
Love and Desire was directed by Henri Decoin.
How long is Love and Desire?
Love and Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Love and Desire released?
Love and Desire was released on October 9, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love and Desire?
The main cast of Love and Desire includes António Vilar, Carmen Sevilla, Martine Carol, Albert Préjean, Joaquín Roa.