Deadlier Than the Male (1956)
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
Director: Julien Duvivier
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: April 13, 1956
Cast
- Jean Gabin - André Chatelin
- Danièle Delorme - Catherine
- Gérard Blain - Gérard Delacroix
- Lucienne Bogaert - Gabrielle
- Germaine Kerjean - Mme Chatelin mère
- Gabrielle Fontan - Mme Jules
- Jean-Paul Roussillon - Amédée
- Robert Pizani - le président
- Aimé Clariond - M. Prévost
- Robert Arnoux - M. Bouvier
Screenplay
- Julien Duvivier (Story)
- Maurice Bessy (Story)
- Charles Dorat
- Pierre-Aristide Bréal
Music: Jean Wiener
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Production: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Les Films Agiman
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
restaurant, femme fatale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deadlier Than the Male about?
- In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
- Who directed Deadlier Than the Male?
- Deadlier Than the Male was directed by Julien Duvivier.
- Who stars in Deadlier Than the Male?
- Deadlier Than the Male stars Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Gérard Blain, Lucienne Bogaert, Germaine Kerjean, Gabrielle Fontan.
- How long is Deadlier Than the Male?
- Deadlier Than the Male has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Deadlier Than the Male?
- Deadlier Than the Male is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Deadlier Than the Male produced?
- Deadlier Than the Male was produced in France.