Deadlier Than the Male (1956)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 4.509 |
Directed By
Julien Duvivier
Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier
Armand Thirard
Jean Wiener
Maurice Bessy
Charles Dorat
Pierre-Aristide Bréal
Antoine Archimbaud
TOP CAST
Jean Gabin
André Chatelin
Danièle Delorme
Catherine
Gérard Blain
Gérard Delacroix
Lucienne Bogaert
Gabrielle
Germaine Kerjean
Mme Chatelin mère
Gabrielle Fontan
Mme Jules
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Amédée
Robert Pizani
le président
Aimé Clariond
M. Prévost
Robert Arnoux
M. Bouvier
Liliane Bert
Antoinette
Betty Beckers
Germaine
Gaby Basset
une serveuse de la guinguette
Robert Manuel
Mario Bonnacorsi
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