Overview

Romance takes a back seat to drama in this movie depicting life at the once-fashionable Parisian bordello known by its address 122 Rue de Provence. Patronized by the wealthy and powerful, this elegant house of prostitution featured a top-ranked restaurant and specialized rooms for men with unusual tastes: a railroad carriage room, a stable room, etc. In the story, two young people "on the make" bump into each other as they are arriving in the same rail station. Though attracted to one another, they are deliberately vague about their destinations. He is headed for a diplomatic career, she is an ambitious young prostitute who wants to work at the best house in France. Later, they meet at 122 Rue de Provence.

Top Cast

Nicole Calfan

Georgette / Fabienne

Francis Huster

Paul Lardenois

Jacques François

Deputy Bouillaud-Crevel

Henri Guybet

Marcel Jamet

Anicée Alvina

Judith

Catherine Serre

Liza

René Bouloc

Jo

G

Gaston Abougit

Military

Raoul Guylad

Bernard Papineau