French Biographical-Drama ‘Madame Claude’ is Coming to Netflix in April 2021

The first movie in nearly 40 years to take on Madame Claude, the famous French brothel-keeper, will be available for streaming via Netflix in April 2020. The French biographical drama, Madame Claude, is now available on Netflix. We provide all the details, such as the trailer and plot.

Madame Claude will be a French Netflix Original biographical drama directed by Sylvie verheyde. It is based on Madame Claude's life and the famous French brother keeper. In the late 70s and early 80s, multiple films were based on Madame Claude, but it’s taken almost 40 years for another adaptation.

Madame Claude, the original French movie will premiere on Netflix 2021.

What date is Madame Claude Netflix's release?

On Friday April 2, 2021, Madame Claude worldwide will be streaming on Netflix

Is Madame Claude a plot device?

Madame Claude is the French owner of a thriving brothel that thrived in Paris during 1960s. She has power over both the criminal and political realms. An affluent young lady joins her ranks to threaten her grip on her empire.

The Claudettes of Madame Claude

What are the cast members for Madame Claude's production?

Madame Claude will star the lead and supporting cast.

Where and when did Madame Claude film?

Principal Photography was started in May 2019, and ended seven weeks later on June 25, 2019.

Filming was done in Paris and other locations on Ile-de-France. Finally, the filming ended in Nice, France.

Who was Madame Claude the true Madame Claude?

Fernande Grudet (or better known as Madame Claude) was one of Paris' most powerful and affluent brothel keepers in France during the 1960s.

Her clientele included celebrities, politicians and mafia members. She set up Paris's most exclusive network for prostitution. Grudet named John F. Kennedy (Shah of Iran), and Gianna Agnelli, the ex-head of Fiat.

Despite her protection as an informant for the police, her empire began to crumble around her when the French judge Jean-Louis Bruguière began dismantling everything she had built. Madame Claude ran to Los Angeles after being pursued by 11 million francs in unpaid taxes.

Madame Claude in Los Angeles during her self-imposed exile

Madame Claude was later released from prison and returned to France for a four-month sentence. After her release from prison, she would again attempt to set up a new prostitution ring but was caught and sentenced to a term in Fleury-Mérogis Prison.

At 92 years old, the former Madame died in Nice on December 19, 2015.

Fernande Grudet aka Madame Claude after her arrest in 1990.

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