Madame Claude (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1977, Madame Claude is a comedy and drama film directed by Just Jaeckin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story. Madame Claude, a well connected Parisienne with dark past, runs a network of high-class call girls. She sends her girls to any place in the world to satisfy sexual desires of wealthy and powerful men. Claude's manipulations also involve big business and politics. Meanwhile, photographer David Evans is trying to clear his own criminal record by providing the authorities with pictures of Claude's girls with important clients in compromising positions. But powerful men can do anything to keep their secrets...
Who’s in it. Madame Claude stars Françoise Fabian as Madame Claude, Dayle Haddon as Elizabeth, Murray Head as David Evans and Klaus Kinski as Alexander Zakis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Madame Claude has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Cultpix and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Claude page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Claude tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Claude (1977)?
- In US, Madame Claude is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame Claude worth watching?
- Madame Claude holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Claude?
- Madame Claude stars Françoise Fabian, Dayle Haddon, Murray Head, Klaus Kinski and Robert Webber.
- When was Madame Claude released?
- Madame Claude was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.