The Wretches (1960)
Meant to be a psychological study of a dysfunctional couple and an equally unbalanced maid, this slow-paced, murky melodrama stars Michele Morgan and Robert Hossein as Thelma and Jess, two Americans who move into a down-at-the-heels Paris neighborhood. The couple is still suffering from the loss of their only son in an automobile accident that happened some time in the distant past. Thelma tends to drown her sorrows in alcohol, while Jess is introspected and morose. After they hire a maid to help out with the housework, she falls for the taciturn Jess. Her interest seems to be only a simple attraction, yet appearances, as it turns out, are deceiving.
Director: Robert Hossein
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 8, 1960
Cast
- Michèle Morgan - Thelma Rooland
- Robert Hossein - Jess Rooland
- Olivier Hussenot - Arthur Martin
- Jacqueline Morane - Adeline Martin
- Perrette Pradier - Louise Martin
- Paul Bisciglia
- Barbara Brandt
- Ivan Dominique
- Jacqueline Fontel
- Cady Muller
Screenplay
- Frédéric Dard (Novel)
- Robert Hossein (Screenplay)
- Frédéric Dard (Dialogue)
- Frédéric Dard (Screenplay)
Music: André Hossein
Cinematography: Jacques Robin
Editing: Louisette Hautecœur
Production: Marceau-Cocinor, Les Productions Francis Lopez
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Robert Hossein
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wretches about?
- Meant to be a psychological study of a dysfunctional couple and an equally unbalanced maid, this slow-paced, murky melodrama stars Michele Morgan and Robert Hossein as Thelma and Jess, two Americans who move into a down-at-the-heels Paris neighborhood. The couple is still suffering from the loss of their only son in an automobile accident that happened some time in the distant past. Thelma tends to drown her sorrows in alcohol, while Jess is introspected and morose. After they hire a maid to help out with the housework, she falls for the taciturn Jess. Her interest seems to be only a simple attraction, yet appearances, as it turns out, are deceiving.
- Who directed The Wretches?
- The Wretches was directed by Robert Hossein.
- Who stars in The Wretches?
- The Wretches stars Michèle Morgan, Robert Hossein, Olivier Hussenot, Jacqueline Morane, Perrette Pradier, Paul Bisciglia.
- How long is The Wretches?
- The Wretches has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Wretches?
- The Wretches is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wretches produced?
- The Wretches was produced in France.