Flagrant désir (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1986, Flagrant désir is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Claude Faraldo, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. In the Médoc, a young woman is found drowned. An accident, her influential family of winegrowers maintains. Or rather murder, as the American inspector Morrison suspects. If so, why? What secrets this family keeps?

Who’s in it. Flagrant désir stars Sam Waterston as Inspecteur Gerry Morrison, Marisa Berenson as Jeanne Barnac, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu as Robert Barnac and Lauren Hutton as Marlene Bell-Ferguson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Flagrant désir has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flagrant désir page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flagrant désir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flagrant désir (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flagrant désir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Flagrant désir worth watching?
Flagrant désir holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Flagrant désir?
Flagrant désir stars Sam Waterston, Marisa Berenson, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Lauren Hutton and Arielle Dombasle.
When was Flagrant désir released?
Flagrant désir was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.