Repulsion backdrop

Repulsion 1965 Directed by Roman Polanski

The nightmare world of a virgin's dreams becomes the screen's shocking reality!

Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Horror , Thriller
Production Companies Compton Films , Tekli British Productions
Budget $300,000
Revenue $3,100,000
Release Date 1 June 1965
105 mins
Cast
Catherine Deneuve Carol Ledoux
Ian Hendry Michael
Yvonne Furneaux Hélène Ledoux
Patrick Wymark le propriétaire
Renée Houston Mme Balch
Valerie Taylor Mme Denise
Helen Fraser Brigitte
Monica Merlin Mme Rendesham
Imogen Graham Manicurist
Mike Pratt Workman
Roman Polanski Spoon Player