Tempest in the Flesh
Storyline & Plot Summary
A dam is under construction in the Pyrénées mountains. All the workers only have eyes for pretty, sensual Clara, the canteen waitress. And what she exchanges with many of them is more than just looks, this is for sure. Nevertheless, despite her frivolity, Clara falls truly in love with Tonio Borelli, the site foreman. The latter takes her to Paris and they marry. But Clara soon realizes that the call of the flesh still consumes her...
Production Details
Cast
Françoise Arnoul
Clara
Philippe Lemaire
André
Raymond Pellegrin
Antonio 'Tonio' Borelli
Cathérine Gora
Greta
Antoine BalpĂȘtrĂ©
SĂ©bastien
André Valmy
Psychiatrist at Ste Anne's hospital
René Blancard
The bistro
Jean-Claude Pascal
Gino
Paul AzaĂŻs
The mechanic
GĂ©rard Buhr
Paul, Polish worker
André Dalibert
Dominique Davray
Margot, canteen dishwasher
Jacques Dhéry
Georges Galley
Truck driver
Jean-Pierre Lorrain
Huguette Montréal
Prostitute
Nicole Toutain
Frédéric Valmain
Michel Vadet
Intern of the Sainte Anne hospital (uncredited)
Yvonne Claudie
(uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.