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Repulsion
Directed by Roman Polanski
1965•1h 45m•NR•★ 7.6
Drama / Horror / Thriller
Synopsis
A fragile, beautiful Belgian manicurist living in London with her sister is left alone in their Kensington flat, descending into terrifying sexual revulsion, auditory hallucinations of ticking walls, and murderous madness as hands burst through the plaster. Roman Polanski's chilling psychological horror masterpiece starring Catherine Deneuve.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorRoman Polanski
WriterGérard BrachRoman Polanski
CinematographyGilbert Taylor
MusicChico Hamilton
Principal Cast
Catherine DeneuveCarol Ledoux
Ian HendryMichael
John FraserColin
Yvonne FurneauxHélène Ledoux
Patrick Wymarkle propriétaire
Renée HoustonMme Balch
Valerie TaylorMme Denise
James VilliersJohn
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Runtime1h 45m (105 mins)
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DirectorRoman Polanski
LanguagesEnglish
CountryGB
StudioCompton Films • Tekli British Productions
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