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Repulsion

  • 1965
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
59K
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Catherine Deneuve in Repulsion (1965)
Psychological HorrorPsychological ThrillerDramaHorrorThriller

A withdrawn manicurist who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and experiences horrific visions of violence.A withdrawn manicurist who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and experiences horrific visions of violence.A withdrawn manicurist who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and experiences horrific visions of violence.

  • Director
    • Roman Polanski
  • Writers
    • Roman Polanski
    • Gérard Brach
    • David Stone
  • Stars
    • Catherine Deneuve
    • Ian Hendry
    • John Fraser
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    59K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Roman Polanski
      • Gérard Brach
      • David Stone
    • Stars
      • Catherine Deneuve
      • Ian Hendry
      • John Fraser
    • 276User reviews
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve
    • Carol Ledoux
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Michael
    John Fraser
    John Fraser
    • Colin
    Yvonne Furneaux
    Yvonne Furneaux
    • Helen Ledoux
    Patrick Wymark
    Patrick Wymark
    • Landlord
    Renee Houston
    Renee Houston
    • Miss Balch
    Valerie Taylor
    Valerie Taylor
    • Madame Denise
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • John
    Helen Fraser
    • Bridget
    Hugh Futcher
    Hugh Futcher
    • Reggie
    Monica Merlin
    • Mrs. Rendlesham
    Imogen Graham
    • Manicurist
    Mike Pratt
    Mike Pratt
    • Workman
    Lewis Alexander
    • Neighbour
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Allen
    • Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Beckett
    • Neighbour
    • (uncredited)
    Hercules Bellville
    • Passer-by on South Kensington Street
    • (uncredited)
    Wallace Bosco
    • Old Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Roman Polanski
      • Gérard Brach
      • David Stone
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    • Trivia
      Features the first depiction of female orgasm (sound only) to be passed by the British Board of Film Censors.
    • Goofs
      Near the beginning of the film, when Carol has gone out to lunch from work and is walking on the street past the Saloon Bar, the shadow of the camera can be seen on her blouse.
    • Quotes

      Carol: We must get this crack mended.

    • Alternate versions
      Entertainment Programs Inc. DVD release only runs 100 minutes (despite the 105 minute running time listed on the package).
    • Connections
      Featured in Patsy, mi amor (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Seduzione Al Buio
      Written, Arranged and Conducted by John Scott
      Performed by John Scott and Chico Hamilton

    User reviews276

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    8/10

    Terrifying and well-made movie.

    This young woman's descent into insanity is so well documented that you truly thank God that it is not you that is going through this. Leave it to Roman Polanski to scare the hell out of you! I was grieving the death of someone who was very close to me when I saw this movie, and this movie snapped me out of that grief; the awareness that it could always be worse helped. Highly recommended.
    • philiponel
    • Nov 19, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ekel
    • Filming locations
      • Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London, England, UK(beauty salon and Hoop & Toy pub)
    • Production companies
      • Compton Films
      • Tekli British Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,174
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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