Experiment in Evil (1960)
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Director: Jean Renoir
Genre: TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: July 4, 1960
Cast
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Dr. Cordelier / Opale
- Teddy Bilis - Joly
- Michel Vitold - Dr. Lucien Severin
- Sylviane Margollé - Little Girl Attacked by Opale
- Jacques Danoville - Commissioner Lardaut
- André Certes - Inspector Salbris
- Jean-Pierre Granval - Boss of the Short-Time Hotel
- Jean Bertho - First Passer-By during the Aggression
- Jacques Ciron - Second Passer-By during the Aggression
- Annick Allières - Neighbor
Screenplay
- Robert Louis Stevenson (Novel)
- Jean Renoir (Screenplay)
Music: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Georges Leclerc
Editing: Renée Lichtig
Production: Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
double life, jekyll and hyde
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Experiment in Evil about?
- Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
- Who directed Experiment in Evil?
- Experiment in Evil was directed by Jean Renoir.
- Who stars in Experiment in Evil?
- Experiment in Evil stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold, Sylviane Margollé, Jacques Danoville, André Certes.
- How long is Experiment in Evil?
- Experiment in Evil has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Experiment in Evil?
- Experiment in Evil is a TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror film.
- Where was Experiment in Evil produced?
- Experiment in Evil was produced in France.