With ONE DEADLY SUMMER the French Cesars once again proved to be a kiss of death for a picture shown in the US. Indeed, though the film received a handful of awards, it amounts to little more than a convoluted, cliched tale. Emotionally unfit Eliane (Isabelle Adjani) searches for the three
men who years ago battered, raped, and impregnated her mother. Convinced that one of these rapists is her father, she tracks down the family of one of the men and ensnares his son, Pin-Pon (Alain Souchon). Eliane is a full-blown tart, wandering around town without underwear, flashing her breasts,
and teasing anyone who looks her way. For some reason, Pin-Pon falls in love with he...
Released:
1983
Rated:
r
Length:
130 mins