Repulsion · 1965

Repulsion

«The nightmare world of a virgin's dreams becomes the screen's shocking reality!»

Roman Polanski · 105 min · United Kingdom

Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

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Budget

US$300,000

Worldwide revenue

US$3,100,000

Profit

US$2,800,000

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 4 nominations total

Production companies

Compton Films, Tekli British Productions

Locations

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• Approximate: the city or region
• Filming
• Setting

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Setting

Londres

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Cast

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  Catherine Deneuve

  Carol Ledoux

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  Ian Hendry

  Michael

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  John Fraser

  Colin

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  Yvonne Furneaux

  Hélène Ledoux

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  Patrick Wymark

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  Renée Houston

  Mme Balch

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  Valerie Taylor

  Mme Denise

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  James Villiers

  John