Movie Description
La coda del diavolo
(1986)Overview
Physician Robert Briand (Robin Renucci) runs a leper colony in the 15th century that takes in new residents who suffer from the ravages of syphilis. When the beautiful Marie-Blanche (Isabelle Pasco) is brought to the grim, prison-like facility, Robert finds she displays no apparent signs of disease. He risks everything when he falls in love with the woman and makes plans to run away with her. Erland Josephson plays Robert's father, with Piera Degli Esposti as Robert's faithful assistant Terese.
Cast
Robert Briand
Marte-Blanche
Thérèse
Laurent Vita
Philippe
Cigal
The Pedlar
The sodomite
Olivia
François, the guard
Robert's Father
Eleonore
Facts
Original TitleLa coda del diavolo
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-12-03
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesFrance 3 Cinéma,Séléna Audiovisuel,RAI,Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico
Genres
- Drama
- Romance