L'Astragale (1968 film)

L'Astragale is a French film directed by Guy Casaril and released in 1968, inspired by the novel of the same name written by Albertine Sarrazin.

L'Astragale
Directed byGuy Casaril
Written byGuy Casaril
Based onL'Astragale, by Albertine Sarrazin
Produced byPierre Braunberger
Edited byNicole Gauduchon
Music byJoss Baselli
Production
company
Les Films de la Pléiade & CCC Filmkunst (Berlin)[1]
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Plot

Nineteen-year-old Anne escapes from prison to join a recently released friend. While jumping the prison wall, she injures her foot and fractures her talus bone. Julien, a mobster, takes her in, looks after her, and makes her discover passionate love. Anne falls very much in love but Julien neglects her. When the latter is arrested, Anne engages in prostitution and theft, putting money aside to live a happy day with him.[2][3]

Cast

  • Jean-Pierre Moulin as Eddie
  • Gisèle Hauchecorne as Nini
  • Claude Marcault as Rolande

References

  1. "L' ASTRAGALE (1968)". BFI. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  2. "Astragal (1968)". en.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  3. "L'Astragale". Time Out Worldwide. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  4. "L' ASTRAGALE (1968)". BFI. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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