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Madame Claude

1977·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–30%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's manipulations also involve big business and politics. Meanwhile, photographer David Evans is trying to clear his own criminal record by providing the authorities with pictures of Claude's girls with important clients in compromising positions. But powerful men can do anything to keep their secrets...
Political ThrillerErotic DramaBiographical Crime1970s ParisPower & CorruptionHigh SocietySex & BlackmailSocial CommentaryIntrigue & Manipulation

Crew

Directed by:
Just Jaeckin, Colette Crochot
Written by:
André G. Brunelin, Jacques Quoirez
Produced by:
Claude Gorsky, Claire Duval, Jacques Quinternet
Composed by:
Serge Gainsbourg, Gilbert Nottin, Daniel Brisseau

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Madame Claude

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Where can I stream Madame Claude legally?

HooplaNight Flight+PlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCultpixBloodstreamTubi TV

Madame Claude is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, Eternal Family, Cultpix, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Madame Claude worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madame Claude rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageViolence

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and violence.

How long is Madame Claude?

1 h 45 min

Madame Claude runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Madame Claude based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Madame Claude in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Madame Claude?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Madame Claude in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.