Justine

– In Alexandria, in 1938, Darley, a young British schoolmaster and poet, makes friends through Pursewa..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
Justine (1969)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

06 Aug 1969

Language:

English, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

George Cukor, Joseph Strick

Writer:

Lawrence Durrell (novel), Lawrence B. Marcus (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Anouk Aimée, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Forster, Anna Karina

Plot:

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.

Awards:

2 nominations.

Production:

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10