Pigalle (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Pigalle is a notable film directed by Karim Dridi, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. It's a grim world of prostitution, drug dens, transvestites, junkies and murderers. The seediest side of urban life is examined in this tragedy. The film follows the complex, interwoven lives of four characters as they live their harsh and gritty nocturnal lives on the city streets. The main characters are Fifi a pickpocket who is simultaneously involved with Divine, a transvestite hooker and Vera a peep show dancer who refuses to be a hooker. Vera lives with her would-be pimp Jesus le Gitan, a small-scale drug dealer. When the area riff-raff become embroiled in hostilities, two of main characters are slowly killed in horrible ways. Fifi is then left to avenge their deaths.
Who’s in it. Pigalle stars Véra Briole as Véra, Francis Renaud as Fifi, Raymond Gil as Fernande and Philippe Ambrosini as Malfait, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pigalle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pigalle page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pigalle (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pigalle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pigalle worth watching?
- Pigalle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pigalle?
- Pigalle stars Véra Briole, Francis Renaud, Raymond Gil, Philippe Ambrosini and Philippe Nahon.
- When was Pigalle released?
- Pigalle was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.