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The Unfaithful Wife
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The Unfaithful Wife

1969-01-22 · 94 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A man begins to believe his wife is cheating on him.

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Directors
Claude Chabrol
Production companies
Cinegai, Les Films de la Boétie
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stéphane AudranStéphane AudranHélène Desvallées
Michel BouquetMichel BouquetCharles Desvallées
Maurice RonetMaurice RonetVictor Pegala
Louise RiotonLouise RiotonMamy
Henri MarteauHenri MarteauPaul
François Moro-GiafferiFrédéric
Michel DuchaussoyMichel DuchaussoyPolice Officer Duval
Stéphane Di NapoliStéphane Di NapoliMichel Desvallées
Serge BentoSerge BentoBignon
Louise ChevalierLouise ChevalierMaid
Dominique ZardiDominique ZardiTruck driver
Henri AttalHenri AttalMan in cafe
Donatella TurriDonatella TurriBrigitte

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