Justine (1969)
Justine is a 1969 drama movie directed by George Cukor, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Anouk Aimée, Dirk Bogarde and Robert Forster.
In Alexandria, in 1938, Darley, a young British schoolmaster and poet, makes friends through Pursewarden, the British consular officer, with Justine, the beautiful and mysterious wife of a Coptic banker. He observes the affairs of her heart and incidentally discovers that she is involved in a plot against the British, meant to arm the Jewish underground in Palestine. The plot finally fails, Justine is sent to jail and Darley decides to return to England.
Quick answers
What is Justine about?
In Alexandria, in 1938, Darley, a young British schoolmaster and poet, makes friends through Pursewarden, the British consular officer, with Justine, the beautiful and mysterious wife of a Coptic banker. He observes the affairs of her heart and incidentally discovers that she is involved in a plot against the British, meant to arm the Jewish underground in Palestine. The plot finally fails, Justine is sent to jail and Darley decides to return to England.
When was Justine released?
Justine was released on 6 August 1969.
How long is Justine?
Justine runs 1h 56m.
Who made Justine?
Justine was directed by George Cukor.
Cast
- Anouk Aimée as Justine
- Dirk Bogarde as Pursewarden
- Robert Forster as Narouz
- Anna Karina as Melissa
- Philippe Noiret as Pombal
- Michael York as Darley
- John Vernon as Nessim
- Jack Albertson as Cohen
- Cliff Gorman as Toto
- George Baker as British Ambassador David Mountolive
- Elaine Church as Liza
- Michael Constantine as Memlik Pasha