Strange Affair (1981)

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Strange Affair on IMDb 6.8/10 345 votes

Released:
1981-12-23

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.

Director:
Pierre Granier-Deferre

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Gérard Lanvin
    as
    Louis Coline
  • Michel Piccoli
    as
    Bertrand Malair
  • Nathalie Baye
    as
    Nina Coline
  • Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    as
    François Lingre
  • Madeleine Cheminat
    as
    Yvette, la grand-mère de Louis