The Affair of the Poisons (1955)

Cast

• Danielle Darrieux - Madame de Montespan
• Viviane Romance - Catherine Deshayes, dite La Voisin
• Paul Meurisse - l'abbé Guibourg
• Anne Vernon - Hermine des Œillets
• Maurice Teynac - Nicolas de La Reynie
• Pierre Mondy - le capitaine François Desgrez
• Roldano Lupi - Lesage
• Christine Carrère - Angélique de Fontanges
• Albert Rémy - le bourreau Guillaume
• Renaud Mary - Henri de Montespan

Screenplay

• Henri Decoin
• Georges Neveux
• Albert Valentin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Affair of the Poisons about?

Madame de Montespan, the Maîtresse-en-titre of Louis XIV, has been in disgrace since the King set eyes on a younger beauty, Marie-Angélique Scorailles. Having had enough of the situation, the rejected mistress decides to visit La Voisin, a woman known as a fortune teller, a doctor, a midwife and who is also said to arrange black masses and sell poisons. Some time later Marie-Angélique, now Duchess of Fontanges, dies mysteriously aged only twenty...

Who directed The Affair of the Poisons?

The Affair of the Poisons was directed by Henri Decoin.

Who stars in The Affair of the Poisons?

The Affair of the Poisons stars Danielle Darrieux, Viviane Romance, Paul Meurisse, Anne Vernon, Maurice Teynac, Pierre Mondy.

How long is The Affair of the Poisons?

The Affair of the Poisons has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).

What genre is The Affair of the Poisons?

The Affair of the Poisons is a History, Crime, Drama, Horror film.

Where was The Affair of the Poisons produced?

The Affair of the Poisons was produced in France.