- Actors: Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander, Jack MacGowran, Iain Quarrier
- Directors: Roman Polanski
- Writers: Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach
- Producers: Gene Gutowski, Michael Klinger, Sam Waynberg, Tony Tenser
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Odyssey
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 113 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CIM4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,100 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It has been 30 years since I first saw this film, yet it still rates as one of my all time favourites. Forget about special effects and daredevil stunts-you won't see either of those in Cul-De-Sac. It's a strange film which highlights the devastating effect that unexpected events can have on human relationships. At first glance it's a black comedy, but running throughout the film are dark menacing undercurrents which maintain the attention of the audience. All of the leading acters are good, but Donald Pleasance, as the bumbling, insecure host to his unwelcome guests is outstanding. In my opinion his best performance ever. Polanski's quirky direction has never been bettered, and the exterior photography is spectacular. Brilliant.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Firstly despite the difficult filming process that this film was engaged in,The direction and performances run so smoothly as if it's chocolate flowing neatly in to its final block that will be welcomed greatly from one like me to get my jaws in too. Quite simply every line in this film is delivered with the utmost perfection leading to some of lines being absolutely hilarious. 'Pleasence' made me laugh greatly when ever he's trying to explain that 'Stander' has mental problems talking about him as he's some senile old fool, brilliant. The performances of all involved are highly energetic kept me hooked throughout,the casting for this picture was a stroke of genius.I am a massive fan of Polanski and this is certainly one that stands out quite possibly as his best. It's a unique experience not many other films give of quite such a good ambiance , Top marks it's a cinematic gem.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Don't listen to the other reviewer. He doesn't seem to have grasped or appreciated what makes this film so good - the atmosphere and the characters. The plot is minimal and only serves to enhance these other two aspects of the film. Personally I think this is a much more moody, much more unique, and much more interesting film than Repulsion. It's an acquired taste but if you love stunningly shot character-based films with a twist of surreal humour, I would advise to get it this instant. All in all, an unforgetable film.
Be aware though, there is another version of the disc in a Roman Polanski boxset, including both this film and Repulsion and Knife On The Water. Works out cheaper than buying all the titles individually!
Be aware though, there is another version of the disc in a Roman Polanski boxset, including both this film and Repulsion and Knife On The Water. Works out cheaper than buying all the titles individually!
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Another view point
I think the merits of this film are well documented by the previous reviewers and there is really nothing more to add, but maybe the real stars of this film are being overlooked,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Terry Beckwith
Interesting to watch but very 60s
This film has a great look and feel to it. Dorleac is the gorgeous pouting 60s goddess. Pleasance is a hopelessly repressed and eccentric Englishman. Read more
Published on 10 April 2008 by William Cohen
Haunting and Unique
From the immaculate direction to the perfect casting, Cul-de-Sac is a truly sucessful and unique film. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2005 by Vitamino
Polanski at his best
It has been 30 years since I first saw this film, yet it still rates as one of my all time favourites. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2003 by Piston Broke
Superb for its Age
This film won a Golden Bear award in 1966 and that's quite understandable. To appreciate this wonderfuly directed film you have to remember the lack of technology back then. Read more
Published on 4 July 2000
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