Claire's Knee

Claire's Knee

1970•1h 45m•7.3/10

DramaRomance

Ratings

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7.3/10(287)

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

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Production

Les Films du Losange

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jérôme

Aurora Cornu

Aurora Cornu

Aurora, the novelist

Béatrice Romand

Béatrice Romand

Laura

Laurence de Monaghan

Laurence de Monaghan

Claire

Michèle Montel

Michèle Montel

Madame Walter

Gérard Falconetti

Gérard Falconetti

Gilles

Fabrice Luchini

Fabrice Luchini

Vincent

Sandra Franchina

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