The Third Lover (1962)
Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
Director: Claude Chabrol
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 2, 1962
Cast
- Jacques Charrier - Albin Mercier
- Walther Reyer - Andreas Hartmann
- Stéphane Audran - Hélène
- Daniel Boulanger - Un policier
- Erika Tweer
- Michaël Munzer
- Claude Romet
- Louis Le Pin
- André Badin - Un policier
- Jean Davis
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Jansen
Cinematography: Jean Rabier
Editing: Jacques Gaillard
Production: Rome-Paris Films, C. C. Champion, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Keywords
adultery, journalist, blackmail, bavaria, germany, loser, cheat on husband, writer, voyeurism, report, professional jealousy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Third Lover about?
- On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
- Who directed The Third Lover?
- The Third Lover was directed by Claude Chabrol.
- Who stars in The Third Lover?
- The Third Lover stars Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran, Daniel Boulanger, Erika Tweer, Michaël Munzer.
- How long is The Third Lover?
- The Third Lover has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Third Lover?
- The Third Lover is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Third Lover produced?
- The Third Lover was produced in Italy, France.