Josiane Balasko, born in 1950 in Paris, is a French actress known for her dynamic roles in cult cinema. She appears in Docteur Popaul (1972) as a captivating character that reflects her affinity for complex narratives. Balasko also stars in The Tenant (1976), where her performance adds depth to this psychological thriller. Her contributions to the genre highlight her ability to navigate the darker, more provocative elements of film, making her a significant figure in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
Docteur Popaul
Doctor Popaul doesn't trust beautiful women: he says he prefers "moral beauty". Among colleagues he makes a bet who manages to sleep with the most ugly woman during the next year - and wins. Shortly after he meets the plain Christine on vacation in Tunesia. She leaves him after their first night, but by chance they meet again in Bordeaux. He learns that her father is a wealthy doctor who's very pleased to meet him and encourages him to become his son in law. Just on the wedding Popaul meets Christine's beautiful sister, who has the bad fortune to always marry the dumbest guy around. But Popaul knows how to help her out...
