Camille is a courtesan in Paris. She falls deeply in love with a young man of promise, Armand Duval. When Armand's father begs her not to ruin his hope of a career and position by marrying Armand, she acquiesces and leaves her lover. However, when poverty and terminal illness overwhelm her, Camille discovers that Armand has not lost his love for her.


John Gielgud
Duke de Charles

Billie Whitelaw
Prudence Duvorney

Patrick Ryecart
Gaston Daudet

Denholm Elliott
Count de Noilly

Ben Kingsley
Duval

Lila Kaye
Nanine