Les Valseuses

6.777

117 minutes

3/20/1974

Overview

Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dear, whether it’s cars, peace of mind, or daughters. Marie-Ange, a jaded, passive hairdresser, joins them as lover, cook, and mother confessor. She’s on her own search for seemingly unattainable sexual pleasure.

Cast List

Gérard Depardieu
as Jean-Claude
Miou-Miou
as Marie-Ange
Patrick Dewaere
as Pierrot
Jeanne Moreau
as Jeanne Pirolle
Christian Alers
as Henri, Jacqueline's father
Brigitte Fossey
as Woman on the train
Michel Peyrelon
as Bruno, surgeon
Gérard Boucaron
as Carnot, mechanic
Jacques Chailleux
as Jacques Pirolle
Eva Damien
as Bruno's wife
Dominique Davray
as Ursula / Suzanne
Isabelle Huppert
as Jacqueline
Marco Perrin
as Supermarket director
Jacques Rispal
as Mammoth security guard
Claude Vergnes
as Merlan, hairdresser
Bruno Boëglin
as Husband of the woman on the train
Sylvie Joly
as Owner of the stolen car
Gérard Jugnot
as Family vacationer
Marie Kéruzoré
as Ginette's friend at the bowling alley
Thierry Lhermitte
as Guardian with Jacques
Rita Maiden
as Owner of the beach restaurant
Christiane Muller
as Jacqueline's mother
Michel Pilorgé
as Biker
Jean Sylvère
as Man in the red Fiat
Claude Piéplu
as Trailer narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Gilles Ségal
as Man at the bowling alley (uncredit)