Blackmail, buried secrets, and sexual intrigue collide in this French crime tale from Max Pécas.
THE SLAVE
A young woman with a busy past, but who bought herself a ride by marrying a wealthy industrialist, still makes some gallant escapades in the countryside in the absence of her husband. One of them is troubled by the arrival of a mobster she once knew who uses the argument of this former affair so that she does not report him to the police.
The Slave is a 1967 French crime film directed by Max Pécas about a woman whose past comes back to haunt her when she is blackmailed with old photographs, leading to a dangerous confrontation.
Synopsis
- Director
- Max Pécas
- Writers
- Jean-Patrick Manchette, Max Pécas
- Release
- 1967
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Genres
- Crime
- Also Known As
- The Slave, Original title: Une femme aux abois
Why Cult
With sexploitation and exploitation tags, The Slave doesn’t shy away from nudity and taboo subject matter, all under the 1960s French crime banner.
A classic noir set-up of blackmail, revenge, and fatal confrontations—only here, it's spiked with European decadence and a sultry countryside backdrop.
Directed by Max Pécas, whose flair for mixing crime and eroticism makes for a stylishly provocative outing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Slave about? +
The Slave follows a woman who is blackmailed with explicit photographs from her past, leading to a web of sexual manipulation, money demands, and violent retribution.
When was The Slave released? +
The Slave was released in 1967.
Who directed The Slave? +
The Slave was directed by Max Pécas.
How long is The Slave? +
The Slave has a runtime of 67 minutes.
What genre is The Slave? +
The Slave is a crime film.
Where can I watch The Slave? +
The Slave is available to stream on SassyFlix.