Bay of Angels
La Baie des Anges
France • 1963
Director
#715Criterion Collection →Synopsis
This precisely wrought, emotionally penetrating romantic drama from Jacques Demy, set largely in the casinos of Nice, is a visually lovely but darkly realistic investigation into love and obsession. A bottle-blonde Jeanne Moreau is at her blithe best as a gorgeous gambling addict, and Claude Mann is the bank clerk drawn into her risky world. Featuring a mesmerizing score by Michel Legrand, BAY OF ANGELS is among Demy’s most somber works.
Synopsis
This precisely wrought, emotionally penetrating romantic drama from Jacques Demy, set largely in the casinos of Nice, is a visually lovely but darkly realistic investigation into love and obsession. A bottle-blonde Jeanne Moreau is at her blithe best as a gorgeous gambling addict, and Claude Mann is the bank clerk drawn into her risky world. Featuring a mesmerizing score by Michel Legrand, BAY OF ANGELS is among Demy’s most somber works.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorJacques Demy
WriterJacques Demy
CinematographerJean Rabier
ComposerMichel Legrand
EditorAnne-Marie Cotret
ProducerPaul-Edmond Decharme
Cast
Jeanne Moreauas Jacqueline 'Jackie' Demaistre
Claude Mannas Jean Fournier
Paul Guersas Caron
Henri Nassietas M. Fournier