Deadlier Than the Male
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1956-04-13
Runtime: 113 mins
Director: Julien Duvivier
Writer: Charles Dorat, Pierre-Aristide Bréal
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Original title: Deadlier Than the Male
Production Companies: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Les Films Agiman
Production Countries: France
Cast
Jean Gabin
Danièle Delorme
Gérard Blain
Lucienne Bogaert
Germaine Kerjean
Gabrielle Fontan
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Robert Pizani
Aimé Clariond
Robert Arnoux
Liliane Bert
Betty Beckers
Gaby Basset
Robert Manuel
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