L'Envie(1962)
Envious of a movie star who is staying at the hotel where she works, the waitress Rosette does everything she can to seduce the actress's lover. Some time later, after having realized her ambition, she returns to the hotel as a client. (Segment of "Les sept pêches capitaux")
Movie: L'Envie
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rosette
Riri
Rita Gerly
Duchemin
Monsieur Jasmin
Madame Jasmin (uncredited)
New maid (uncredited)
(uncredited)
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Envious of a movie star who is staying at the hotel where she works, the waitress Rosette does everything she can to seduce the actress's lover. Some time later, after having realized her ambition, she returns to the hotel as a client. (Segment of "Les sept pêches capitaux")
Release Date
1962-03-07
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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