The Bride Wore Black (1968)
She was a bride when the violence happened... now she's a widow and it's going to happen again.
Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves home, with the intent track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?
Director: François Truffaut
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 22, 1968
Cast
- Jeanne Moreau - Julie Kohler
- Michel Bouquet - Coral
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Corey
- Charles Denner - Fergus
- Claude Rich - Bliss
- Michael Lonsdale - Morane
- Daniel Boulanger - Delvaux
- Alexandra Stewart - Mlle Becker
- Sylvine Delannoy - Mme Morane
- Luce Fabiole - Mère de Julie
Screenplay
- Cornell Woolrich (Novel)
- François Truffaut (Adaptation)
- Jean-Louis Richard (Adaptation)
Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Raoul Coutard
Editing: Claudine Bouché
Production: DDL Cinematografica, Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Budget: $747,000
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
repayment, femme fatale, french noir
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bride Wore Black about?
- Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves home, with the intent track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?
- Who directed The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black was directed by François Truffaut.
- Who stars in The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black stars Jeanne Moreau, Michel Bouquet, Jean-Claude Brialy, Charles Denner, Claude Rich, Michael Lonsdale.
- How long is The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black had a budget of $747,000.
- How much did The Bride Wore Black gross?
- The Bride Wore Black grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was The Bride Wore Black produced?
- The Bride Wore Black was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Bride Wore Black?
- The themes of The Bride Wore Black include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.