Querelle(1982)
“It will take you into a surreal world of passion and sexuality, further than most would dare to go.”
Overview
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Studio
Gaumont
Budget
$2M
Cast
Brad Davis
as Querelle
Franco Nero
as Lieutenant Seblon
Jeanne Moreau
as Lysiane
Laurent Malet
as Roger Bataille
Hanno Pöschl
as Robert / Gil
Günther Kaufmann
as Nono
Burkhard Driest
as Mario
Roger Fritz
as Marcellin
Dieter Schidor
as Vic Rivette
Natja Brunckhorst
as Paulette
Robert van Ackeren
as Drunk legionnaire
Werner Asam
as Worker
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Gaumont • Planet Film • Albatros Filmproduktion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Querelle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Querelle (1982).
What is Querelle about?▼
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
Who directed Querelle?▼
Querelle was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and released in 1982. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Querelle?▼
Querelle has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Querelle?▼
The cast of Querelle includes Brad Davis as Querelle, Franco Nero as Lieutenant Seblon, Jeanne Moreau as Lysiane, Laurent Malet as Roger Bataille, Hanno Pöschl as Robert / Gil and more.
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