Crimson Curtain (1952)
Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
Director: André Barsacq
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: November 14, 1952
Cast
- Michel Barsacq - Pierrette's youngest son
- Edmond Beauchamp - The actor who plays King Duncan
- Pierre Brasseur - Ludovic Arn / Macbeth
- Michel Simon - Lucien Bertal / Léonard, his understudy / Banquo
- Paul Barge - The bistro
- Monelle Valentin - Aurélia Nobli / Lady Macbeth
- Jean Brochard - Chief Inspector
- Olivier Hussenot - Deputy Inspector Gobinet
- Lucien Blondeau
- Louis Bugette
Screenplay
- André Barsacq (Scenario Writer)
- Jean Anouilh (Dialogue)
Music: Joseph Kosma
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crimson Curtain about?
- Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
- Who directed Crimson Curtain?
- Crimson Curtain was directed by André Barsacq.
- Who stars in Crimson Curtain?
- Crimson Curtain stars Michel Barsacq, Edmond Beauchamp, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon, Paul Barge, Monelle Valentin.
- How long is Crimson Curtain?
- Crimson Curtain has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Crimson Curtain?
- Crimson Curtain is a Drama film.
- Where was Crimson Curtain produced?
- Crimson Curtain was produced in France.