Les insoumises (1956)

Les insoumises (1956) poster

Four noble ladies, four widows, live in isolation in a Berry ch teau. There's the Mme de Bussange, her two sisters Sylvie and Hélène, her sister-in-law Elisabeth and her little boy, who alone will pass on the family name. Two men come along: Gilbert and René, bringing trouble and confusion. Gilbert courts Hélène, while René becomes attached to Elisabeth. Relations between the widows become strained and heated, until an attempt is made on Elisabeth's life. The culprit, Sylvie, kills herself. In despair, Mme de Bussange sets fire to the castle and dies in the inferno.

Director: René Gaveau
Runtime: 74 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcel Landowski
Cinematography: Pierre Dolley
Editing: Jeannette Berton, Claude Gros
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Gaveau

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les insoumises about?
Four noble ladies, four widows, live in isolation in a Berry ch teau. There's the Mme de Bussange, her two sisters Sylvie and Hélène, her sister-in-law Elisabeth and her little boy, who alone will pass on the family name. Two men come along: Gilbert and René, bringing trouble and confusion. Gilbert courts Hélène, while René becomes attached to Elisabeth. Relations between the widows become strained and heated, until an attempt is made on Elisabeth's life. The culprit, Sylvie, kills herself. In despair, Mme de Bussange sets fire to the castle and dies in the inferno.
Who directed Les insoumises?
Les insoumises was directed by René Gaveau.
Who stars in Les insoumises?
Les insoumises stars Odile Versois, Jany Holt, Jacques Berthier, Maurice Teynac, Elisa Lamotte, Lucienne Le Marchand.
How long is Les insoumises?
Les insoumises has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).