Beast at Bay (1959)
Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …
Director: Pierre Chenal
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 17, 1959
Cast
- Françoise Arnoul - Elizabeth Vernoult
- Henri Vidal - Daniel Morane
- Gaby Sylvia - Gilberte
- Agnès Laury - Agnès Le Guen
- Jean Brochard - Commissioner François
- Madeleine Barbulée - Maria
- Harry-Max - Me Doucet, notary
- Philippe Mareuil - Alain de Beauvier
- Pierre Sergeol - Inspector Beauvais
- Georges Douking - Lighthouse keeper
Screenplay
- Michel Audiard (Dialogue)
- Day Keene (Novel)
- Michel Audiard
Music: Maurice Jarre, Maurice Jarre
Production: Le Trident, Hoche Productions, Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL), Les Films Odéon
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Chenal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beast at Bay about?
- Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …
- Who directed Beast at Bay?
- Beast at Bay was directed by Pierre Chenal.
- Who stars in Beast at Bay?
- Beast at Bay stars Françoise Arnoul, Henri Vidal, Gaby Sylvia, Agnès Laury, Jean Brochard, Madeleine Barbulée.
- How long is Beast at Bay?
- Beast at Bay has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Beast at Bay?
- Beast at Bay is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Beast at Bay produced?
- Beast at Bay was produced in France.