
Paradise Calling
1988-01-02 · 97 min · ★ 3.5
Elise is content being the lover of Alex, a wealthy magnate who lavishes her with attention and money. When she gets religious and decides to hide from him in a French convent, Alex hires agents to bring her back.
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- Directors
- Arielle Dombasle
- Production companies
- Sofracima, France 3 Cinéma, Mexico Inc.
- Countries
- France, Mexico
- Status
- Released
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Omar SharifAlex
Arielle DombasleElise
Hippolyte GirardotMark
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Perez-Valdez
Pierre VaneckNoah
Carole DavisDana
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