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Diabolique

1955-01-29 · 118 min · ★ 7.9

Thriller · Mystery

The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.

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Directors
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Production companies
Véra Films, Filmsonor
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Véra ClouzotVéra ClouzotChristina Delassalle
Simone SignoretSimone SignoretNicole Horner
Paul MeurissePaul MeurisseMichel Delassalle
Charles VanelCharles VanelPolice Inspector Alfred Fichet
Jean BrochardJean BrochardPlantiveau
Pierre LarqueyPierre LarqueyMr. Drain
Michel SerraultMichel SerraultMr. Raymond
Yves-Marie MaurinYves-Marie MaurinMoinet
Georges PoujoulyGeorges PoujoulySoudieu
Thérèse DornyThérèse DornyMrs. Herboux
Noël RoquevertNoël RoquevertMr. Herboux
Jean LefebvreJean LefebvreRobert
Robert DalbanRobert DalbanGarage Owner
Georges ChamaratGeorges ChamaratDr. Loisy
Madeleine SuffelCounter Clerk
Jean TémersonHotel Janitor
Jacques HillingJacques HillingMorgue Receptionist
Camille GuériniCamille GuériniPhotographer
Jacques VarennesJacques VarennesDr. Bridoux
Henri HumbertPatard (uncredited)

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