Drama ·Thriller · France · 1959 · 1h 35m

Beast at Bay

La Bête à l'affût

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Director
Pierre Chenal
Cast
Françoise Arnoul as Elizabeth Vernoult Henri Vidal as Daniel Morane Gaby Sylvia as Gilberte Agnès Laury as Agnès Le Guen Jean Brochard as Commissioner François Madeleine Barbulée as Maria
Crew
Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer Michel Audiard — Writer Day Keene — Novel
Synopsis

Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …

Key Collaborators
Pierre Chenal Director Maurice Jarre Original Music Composer Michel Audiard Writer Day Keene Novel
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