The Margin
“The line between love and lechery.”
A businessman leaves his country home, and wife and young son for a business trip to Paris. While there he develops a sexual and spiritual bond with a call girl.
Where to watch The Margin in United States
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Where is The Margin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Margin
The Margin is a 1976 French-language drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk. The cast is led by Sylvia Kristel, Joe Dallesandro, André Falcon. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Margin was produced by Robert et Raymond Hakim and Paris-Film Production and made in France. It was released on September 22, 1976.
- Director
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Writers
- André Pieyre de Mandiargues
- Release date
- September 22, 1976
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Robert et Raymond Hakim, Paris-Film Production
The Margin cast & crew
The Margin was directed by Walerian Borowczyk and written by André Pieyre de Mandiargues.
The cast features Sylvia Kristel as Diana, Joe Dallesandro as Sigimond Pons, André Falcon as Antonin Pons, Mireille Audibert as Sergine Pons, Denis Manuel as Le moustachu, and Louise Chevalier as Feline.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Bernard Daillencourt.
Is The Margin worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Margin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Margin
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Cast of The Margin
Sylvia Kristel
Diana
Joe Dallesandro
Sigimond Pons
André Falcon
Antonin Pons
Mireille Audibert
Sergine Pons
Denis Manuel
Le moustachu
Louise Chevalier
Feline
Emmanuel Franval
Dominique Marcas
Norma Picadilly
The stripper
Camille Larivière
Luz Laurent
Karin Albin
The Margin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Margin in United States?
The Margin is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Margin on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Margin is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Margin in?
The Margin is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Margin?
The Margin runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
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