

The Married Woman
1964-12-04 · 95 min · ★ 6.9
A superficial woman finds conflict choosing between her abusive husband and her vain lover.
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- Directors
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Production companies
- Orsay Films, Anouchka Films
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 120,000
Top Cast
Macha MérilCharlotte
Bernard NoëlRobert, the Lover
Philippe LeroyPierre, the Husband
Christophe BourseillerNicolas
Roger LeenhardtSelf
Margareth ClémentiGirl in Swimming Pool
Rita MaidenMadame Celine
Jean-Luc GodardThe Narrator (voice) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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