Deadlier Than the Male
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
1956 · 1h 53m
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Julien Duvivier
Overview
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 and cast
- Julien Duvivier Director
- Jean Gabin as André Chatelin
- Danièle Delorme as Catherine
- Gérard Blain as Gérard Delacroix
- Lucienne Bogaert as Gabrielle
- Germaine Kerjean as Mme Chatelin mère
- Gabrielle Fontan as Mme Jules
- Jean-Paul Roussillon as Amédée
- Robert Pizani as le président
- Aimé Clariond as M. Prévost
- Robert Arnoux as M. Bouvier
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