Drama ·Thriller · France · 1956 · 1h 53m

Deadlier Than the Male

Voici le temps des assassins...

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Director
Julien Duvivier
Cast
Jean Gabin as André Chatelin Danièle Delorme as Catherine Gérard Blain as Gérard Delacroix Lucienne Bogaert as Gabrielle Germaine Kerjean as Mme Chatelin mère Gabrielle Fontan as Mme Jules
Crew
Armand Thirard — Director of Photography Pierre-Aristide Bréal — Writer Charles Dorat — Writer Julien Duvivier — Story Maurice Bessy — Story
Tagline

The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil

Synopsis

In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.

Mood & Themes
restaurantfemme fatale
Key Collaborators
Julien Duvivier Director Armand Thirard Director of Photography Pierre-Aristide Bréal Writer Charles Dorat Writer Julien Duvivier Story Maurice Bessy Story
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