Quiet Days in Clichy


1h 40m 1970

Brief Synopsis

Expatriate Henry Miller indulges in a variety of sexual escapades while trying to establish himself as a serious writer in Paris.

Film Details

Also Known As
Not So Quiet Days, Stille dage i Clichy
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Jan 1970
Premiere Information
New York opening: 21 Sep 1970
Production Company
Dansk-Svensk Film; Merry Filmproduktion; S. B. A. Film
Distribution Company
Grove Press; Sherpix, Inc.
Country
Denmark
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller (Paris, 1956).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Joey, an American choreographer living in Denmark, and his friend Carl are poor but happy in Paris where they spend most of their time in Montmartre picking up and seducing young women. In a series of scenes, Joey, the Henry Miller counterpart in the author's autobiographical novel, is seen in bed with a succession of women, displaying his lecherous character. An excursion to Luxembourg by Carl and Joey is presented in the film as a series of still photographs. Back in Paris, a teenaged nymphomaniac, Colette, moves in with them and is shared by both men until her parents discover the sordid affair. After an angry confrontation with Colette's parents and the girl's departure from the apartment, Joey and Carl continue their pursuit of pickups.

Film Details

Also Known As
Not So Quiet Days, Stille dage i Clichy
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Jan 1970
Premiere Information
New York opening: 21 Sep 1970
Production Company
Dansk-Svensk Film; Merry Filmproduktion; S. B. A. Film
Distribution Company
Grove Press; Sherpix, Inc.
Country
Denmark
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Quiet Days in Clichy by Henry Miller (Paris, 1956).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Trivia

Notes

Filmed in Paris. Released in Denmark in June 1970 as Stille dage i Clichy; running time: 95 min. Rereleased by Sherpix, Inc., as Not So Quiet Days.

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1970

Released in United States May 8, 1970

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (out of competition) May 8, 1970.

Released in United States 1970

Released in United States May 8, 1970 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (out of competition) May 8, 1970.)