Heat of Desire (1981) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Heat of Desire (1981) — In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand,
Heat of Desire (1981) Storyline
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
Full Cast & Crew
- Patrick Dewaere as Serge Lainé
- Clio Goldsmith as Carol
- Jeanne Moreau as Hélène
- Guy Marchand as Max Moineau - un maquereau
- Pierre Dux as Rognon - un membre du Redressement National
- José Luis López Vázquez as Sr. Martínez - le recteur de l'université de Barcelone
- Luis Andrés as Le sous-directeur de l'hôtel
- Roland Amstutz as Jeannot Lainé - le frère de Serge
- Béatrice Camurat as Pepita - la fille d'un armateur chargée de séduire Serge
- Robert Rimbaud as Philippe Muphand - un ministre réctionnaire
- Nicole Jamet as Nicole Lainé - la femme de Serge
- Carlos Luchetti as Un policier municipal
- Juan Viñallonga as Un policier municipal
- Philippe du Janerand as Le guichetier de la SNCF
- Claude Miller as Un monsieur du wagon lit
Why Watch Heat of Desire?
The Vibe: Heat of Desire is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1981. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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