The Poisoner (2006)

The Poisoner (2006) poster

Loudun, October 1947. Leon Besnard and Marie celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with friends and Ady, a former German prisoner they have "adopted". A few days later, Leon dies. Louise, a friend of the couple's and probably Leon's mistress claims that, on his deathbed, the deceased told her that Marie was poisoning him. The whole town soon condemns Marie and she is arrested and sent to jail. Did she really kill Léon as well as twelve other members of her family as she finds herself charged with?

Director: Christian Faure
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 187 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Charles Court, Carolin Petit
Cinematography: Willy Stassen
Editing: Jean-Daniel Fernandez-Qundez
Production: To Do Today Productions, RTBF, Ramona Productions
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christian Faure
More Films in Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poisoner about?
Loudun, October 1947. Leon Besnard and Marie celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with friends and Ady, a former German prisoner they have "adopted". A few days later, Leon dies. Louise, a friend of the couple's and probably Leon's mistress claims that, on his deathbed, the deceased told her that Marie was poisoning him. The whole town soon condemns Marie and she is arrested and sent to jail. Did she really kill Léon as well as twelve other members of her family as she finds herself charged with?
Who directed The Poisoner?
The Poisoner was directed by Christian Faure.
Who stars in The Poisoner?
The Poisoner stars Muriel Robin, Mélanie Bernier, Jean-Yves Chatelais, Mado Maurin, Frank Geney, Annie Grégorio.
How long is The Poisoner?
The Poisoner has a runtime of 3h 7m (187 minutes).
What genre is The Poisoner?
The Poisoner is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was The Poisoner produced?
The Poisoner was produced in France, Belgium.