"Repulsion" (1965) 1 of 10

"REPULSION" (1965) 105 minutes. Starring Catherine Deneuve, John Fraser, Yvonne Furneaux, and Ian Hendry. Music by Chico Hamilton. Produced by Gene Gutowski. Directed by Roman Polanski. PLOT: Carol (Catherine Deneuve) is a sexually-confused beautician who shares an apartment with her sister, Helen (Yvonne Furneaux). When Helen and her boyfriend (Ian Hendry) go on vacation, Carol is left alone in the apartment where the constantly ticking clock, dripping faucets, and jangling telephone cause her to fall deeper and deeper into paranoid-fueled madness. INFO: Shot in central London, "Repulsion" is Roman Polanski's first English-language film. In addition to having co-written the screenplay, Polanski also makes a cameo appearance. The movie was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award, "Best British Cinematography (B/W)."