Tourments (1954)
Little Jean-Claude was adopted by former singer Jacques Duffot and his wife Anne-Marie. The child's mother, Simone, is determined to take him back, happily advised by the director of a private agency. They persuade Anne-Marie that Jacques is the legitimate father. Distraught, the young woman leaves home. Jacques resumes his singing career, but Jean-Claude refuses to accept the separation and fries him to death. The couple reconcile at his bedside, while Simone tiptoes away.
Director: Jacques Daniel-Norman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 22, 1954
Cast
- Tino Rossi - Jacques Duffot
- Blanchette Brunoy - Anne-Marie Duffot
- Charles Dechamps - M. de Vandière
- Jacqueline Porel
- Raymond Cordy - Jo Bractonne
- Paul Azaïs - Le père Bizule
- Jean Dunot - Lucien
- Louis de Funès - Eddy Gorlier
- Renée Corciade - Mme Prestat
Screenplay
- Pierre Maudru (Screenplay)
- Yvan Audouard (Dialogue)
Production: Vasco Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Daniel-Norman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tourments about?
- Little Jean-Claude was adopted by former singer Jacques Duffot and his wife Anne-Marie. The child's mother, Simone, is determined to take him back, happily advised by the director of a private agency. They persuade Anne-Marie that Jacques is the legitimate father. Distraught, the young woman leaves home. Jacques resumes his singing career, but Jean-Claude refuses to accept the separation and fries him to death. The couple reconcile at his bedside, while Simone tiptoes away.
- Who directed Tourments?
- Tourments was directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman.
- Who stars in Tourments?
- Tourments stars Tino Rossi, Blanchette Brunoy, Charles Dechamps, Jacqueline Porel, Raymond Cordy, Paul Azaïs.
- How long is Tourments?
- Tourments has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Tourments?
- Tourments is a Drama film.
- Where was Tourments produced?
- Tourments was produced in France.