Repulsion

1965, Horror, 1h 45m

65 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Roman Polanski's first English film follows a schizophrenic woman's descent into madness, and makes the audience feel as claustrophobic as the character. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In Roman Polanski's first English-language film, beautiful young manicurist Carole (Catherine Deneuve) suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen (Yvonne Furneaux), leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend (Ian Hendry), Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

Cast & Crew

Catherine Deneuve
Carole Ledoux
Yvonne Furneaux
Helene Ledoux
Ian Hendry
Michael
John Fraser
Colin
Patrick Wymark
Landlord
James Villiers
John
Renee Houston
Miss Balch
Helen Fraser
Bridget
Valerie Taylor
Madame Denise
Hugh Futcher
Reggie
Mike Pratt
Workman
Monica Merlin
Mrs. Rendlesham
Imogen Graham
Manicurist
Roman Polanski
Spoon Player (uncredited)
Roman Polanski
Director
Roman Polanski
Screenwriter
Gérard Brach
Screenwriter
David Stone
Writer
Gene Gutowski
Producer
Michael Klinger
Executive Producer
Robert Sterne
Associate Producer
Tony Tenser
Executive Producer
Sam Waynberg
Associate Producer
Chico Hamilton
Original Music
Gilbert Taylor
Cinematography
Alastair McIntyre
Film Editing
Seamus Flannery
Art Director
Gladys Leakey
Hair Stylist
Tom Smith
Makeup Artist
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