The Married Woman
The Married Woman

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The Married Woman

1964
Movie
95 min
French

A superficial woman finds conflict choosing between her abusive husband and her vain lover.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Michael GordonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, married to a wealthy businessman, finds herself drawn into a passionate affair with his younger brother. As their illicit relationship deepens, she struggles with the guilt and the potential consequences of her actions. The film explores themes of infidelity, societal expectations, and the complexities of desire within a seemingly perfect life.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Carroll Baker's performance and the dramatic tension, while others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It was part of a wave of films exploring more mature themes in the 1960s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exploration of marital ennui and desire.

  • Criticized for a conventional plot and lack of depth in character motivations.

  • Carroll Baker's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this older film.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Carroll Baker, who played the titular 'Married Woman', was known for her willingness to tackle controversial roles during the 1960s, often pushing the boundaries of Hollywood censorship with her performances.

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CRCulver

Jean-Luc Godard's eighth feature film, <i>Une femme mariée</i> (A Married Woman, 1964) is a tale of adultery. As it opens, we meet Charlotte (Macha Meril) at a tryst with her lover Robert (Bernard Noël). Though Robert tries to convince her ...