High-class intrigue and seduction swirl around Madame Claude's exclusive Parisian empire.
THE FRENCH WOMAN
Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's manipulations also involve big business and politics. Meanwhile, photographer David Evans is trying to clear his own criminal record by providing the authorities with pictures of Claude's girls with important clients in compromising positions. But powerful men can do anything to keep their secrets...
Quick Answer
The French Woman is a 1977 French comedy-drama film directed by Just Jaeckin about Madame Claude, a well-connected Parisienne who runs a network of high-class call girls entangled with the worlds of business, politics, and power.
Programmer's Pick
Madame Claude knows the price of pleasure and the cost of secrets—especially when both are traded at the highest levels of Parisian society. Just Jaeckin mixes glamour, intrigue, and erotic tension into a cocktail that’s as French as a midnight confession.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film is inspired by the life of the notable French brothel madam Madame Claude, offering a dramatized portrayal of her story under the direction of Just Jaeckin and featuring Françoise Fabian in the lead role.
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Why Cult
Get an insider's view of the elite world where Madame Claude's call girls cater to business magnates and politicians.
The film draws inspiration from real-life events, adding a layer of authenticity to its tale of seduction and scandal.
Expect a heady mix of manipulation, sex, and high-stakes negotiation under Madame Claude’s polished command.
From Paris to international destinations, Madame Claude's enterprise shows the global reach of her influence.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The French Woman released? +
The French Woman was released in 1977.
Who directed The French Woman? +
The French Woman was directed by Just Jaeckin.
How long is The French Woman? +
The French Woman has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is The French Woman? +
The French Woman is a comedy-drama.
