Movie

The Water Spider

★ 5.4(5)19711h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe
Release date: 1971-01-11
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Productions Tanit

About The Water Spider

The Water Spider is a 1971 movie in the Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe, starring Elisabeth Wiener, Marc Eyraud and Marie-Ange Dutheil. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Water Spider in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Bernard is in love with a water spider. He wants to replace his wife Catherine with the spider because she bores him. The spider transforms into a tarantula and later in a mysterious mute girl named Nadie. He falls in love with the girl/spider and finally he has to choose between his wife or the spider.

Cast

Elisabeth Wiener

Nadie

Marc Eyraud

Bernard

Marie-Ange Dutheil

Catherine

André Julien

Le paysan

Pierre Meyrand

Le curé

Josep Maria Flotats

Themes & keywords

monsterbased on novel or booksurreal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Water Spider in Australia?+

The Water Spider is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Water Spider on Netflix?+

The Water Spider is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Water Spider?+

The Water Spider has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in The Water Spider?+

The Water Spider stars Elisabeth Wiener, Marc Eyraud, Marie-Ange Dutheil, André Julien and Pierre Meyrand.

When did The Water Spider come out?+

The Water Spider is a 1971 movie directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.

What genre is The Water Spider?+

The Water Spider is Fantasy and Drama film.

Who directed The Water Spider?+

The Water Spider was directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe.