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Deadlier Than the Male
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Deadlier Than the Male

1956-04-13 · 113 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Julien Duvivier
Production companies
Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Les Films Agiman
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean GabinJean GabinAndré Chatelin
Danièle DelormeDanièle DelormeCatherine
Gérard BlainGérard BlainGérard Delacroix
Lucienne BogaertLucienne BogaertGabrielle
Germaine KerjeanMme Chatelin mère
Gabrielle FontanGabrielle FontanMme Jules
Jean-Paul RoussillonJean-Paul RoussillonAmédée
Robert PizaniRobert Pizanile président
Aimé ClariondAimé ClariondM. Prévost
Robert ArnouxRobert ArnouxM. Bouvier
Liliane BertLiliane BertAntoinette
Betty BeckersBetty BeckersGermaine
Gaby BassetGaby Bassetune serveuse de la guinguette
Robert ManuelRobert ManuelMario Bonnacorsi

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