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Experiment in Evil
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Experiment in Evil

1960-07-04 · 95 min · ★ 6.7

TV Movie · Science Fiction · Horror

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

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Directors
Jean Renoir
Production companies
Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / Opale
Teddy BilisTeddy BilisJoly
Michel VitoldMichel VitoldDr. Lucien Severin
Sylviane MargolléLittle Girl Attacked by Opale
Jacques DanovilleCommissioner Lardaut
André CertesInspector Salbris
Jean-Pierre GranvalJean-Pierre GranvalBoss of the Short-Time Hotel
Jean BerthoJean BerthoFirst Passer-By during the Aggression
Jacques CironJacques CironSecond Passer-By during the Aggression
Annick AllièresNeighbor
Dominique DangonLittle Girl's Mother
Jean TopartJean TopartDésiré, Butler
Micheline GaryMarguerite
Céline SalesFirst Girl
Jacqueline MoraneJacqueline MoraneAlberte
Ghislaine DumontSuzy
Madeleine MarionMadeleine MarionJuliette
Didier d'YdDidier d'YdGeorges, Chauffeur
Primerose PerretPrimerose PerretMary, Maid
Raymond JourdanRaymond JourdanCripple

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