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title: "The Wings of the Dove"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wings-of-the-dove-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63225
imdb_id: "tt0155479"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wings of the Dove (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wings-of-the-dove-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Language: English.
Title: The Wings of the Dove (French: Les Ailes de la colombe).
Year: 1981.
Release Date (FR): 05/06/1981.
Director: Benoît Jacquot.
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Dominique Sanda, Michele Placido.
Genre: Drama and Comedy (TMDB) / French drama film (Wikipedia).
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Source Material: Adapted from the 1902 novel of the same name by Henry James.
Plot: A 20th-century prostitute (Dominique Sanda) arranges for her lover (Michele Placido) to wed a wealthy, dying millionairess (Isabelle Huppert) in Venice.
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        The Wings of the Dove, also known by its French title Les Ailes de la colombe, is a 1981 French

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Benoît Jacquot
- **Networks / Studios**: France•3, Prospectacle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Isabelle Huppert** as *Marie*
- **Dominique Sanda** as *Catherine Croy*
- **Michele Placido** as *Sandro*
- **Jean Sorel** as *Lukirsh*
- **Françoise Christophe** as *Marc's mother*
- **Veronica Lazăr**
- **Danilo Mattei**
- **Loleh Bellon** as *Suzanne Berger*
- **Paul Le Person** as *Catherine's father*
- **Odile Michel** as *Catherine's sister*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Wings of the Dove online?
The Wings of the Dove is currently available to watch or stream on Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Wings of the Dove worth watching?
The Wings of the Dove holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 19 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Wings of the Dove and when was it released?
The Wings of the Dove is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove was directed by Benoît Jacquot.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wings of the Dove — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63225)
- [The Wings of the Dove (1981 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wings_of_the_Dove_(1981_film))
- [The Wings of the Dove (1981) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63225-les-ailes-de-la-colombe)
- [The Wings of the Dove (1981 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/The_Wings_of_the_Dove_(1981_film))
- [The Wings of the Dove - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt0120520/)
- [The Wings of the Dove < 자료검색 < 영상도서관](https://www.koreafilm.or.kr/main)

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