Claire's Knee
Genres
Overview
On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1970-12-11
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
276
Vote Average
7.301
Jean-Claude Brialy
Jérôme
Aurora Cornu
Aurora, the novelist
Béatrice Romand
Laura
Laurence de Monaghan
Claire
Michèle Montel
Madame Walter
Gérard Falconetti
Gilles
Fabrice Luchini
Vincent
Sandra Franchina
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