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title: "Strange Affair"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/strange-affair-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12266
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Strange Affair (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/strange-affair-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Subject: Film "Strange Affair" (1981).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Strange Affair (French: Une étrange affaire).
Year: 1981.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Gérard Lanvin, Nathalie Baye.
Runtime: 1h 45m.
US Release Date: 10/01/1982.
Plot: A young Parisian advertising executive is captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer. He eventually abandons his family and friends. He views it as a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, and his desire. His wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man's soul-stealing power.
Attempt 1 (Focusing on facts):
        Strange Affair, also known by its French title Une étrange affaire, is a 1981 French drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The film stars Michel Piccoli, Gérard Lanvin,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Strange Affair?
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### Q: Is Strange Affair worth watching?
Strange Affair holds a community rating of 6.3/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Strange Affair and when was it released?
Strange Affair is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Strange Affair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12266)
- [Strange Affair (1981 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Affair_(1981_film))
- [Une étrange affaire (1981) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083257/fullcredits/cast)
- [Strange Affair (1981) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12266-une-etrange-affaire/cast)

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