poster

1981

(12/23/1981) (FR)

Drama,

1h 45m

61

User Score

Overview

A young Parisian advertising executive becomes so captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer that he eventually abandons his family and friends, viewing it a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, his desire. Only his wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man’s soul-stealing power.

1981

61

User Score

(12/23/1981) (FR)

Drama,

1h 45m

Overview

A young Parisian advertising executive becomes so captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer that he eventually abandons his family and friends, viewing it a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, his desire. Only his wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man’s soul-stealing power.

Cast

Gérard Lanvin

Gérard Lanvin

Louis Coline

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Bertrand Malair

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

Nina Coline

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

François Lingre

Madeleine Cheminat

Madeleine Cheminat

Yvette, la grand-mère de Louis

Pierre Michaël

Pierre Michaël

Gérard Doutre

Victor Garrivier

Victor Garrivier

le père de Nina

Dominique Blanchar

Dominique Blanchar

la mère de Nina

Kathy Kriegel

Kathy Kriegel

Véronique