The Public Woman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, The Public Woman is a drama film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
Who’s in it. The Public Woman stars Valérie Kaprisky as Ethel, Francis Huster as Lucas Kessling, Lambert Wilson as Milan Mliska and Patrick Bauchau as Ethel's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Public Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Public Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Public Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Public Woman (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Public Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Public Woman worth watching?
- The Public Woman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Public Woman?
- The Public Woman stars Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau and Gisèle Pascal.
- When was The Public Woman released?
- The Public Woman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.