A young girl from the provinces, comes to Paris with one goal: to become a part of the rich bourgeoisie. To achieve this she will use her unique beauty and charm.
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Isabelle Huppert
Alphonsine Plessis
Gian Maria Volonté
Plessis
Bruno Ganz
Count Perregaux
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Dumas son
Clio Goldsmith
Clemence
Fernando Rey
Count Stackelberg
Mario Maranzana
Alexandre Dumas
Yann Babilée
Agenor
Carla Fracci
Marguerite Gautier
Cécile Vassort
Henriette
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