Overview
Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.
Director and cast
- Marcel Carné Director
- Simone Signoret as Thérèse Raquin
- Raf Vallone as Laurent
- Jacques Duby as Camille Raquin
- Maria Pia Casilio as Georgette, la bonne
- Sylvie as Madame Raquin
- Nerio Bernardi as le médecin
- Roland Lesaffre as Henri dit « Riton »
- Françoise Vernillat as Françoise
- Madeleine Barbulée as Mme Noblet
- Marcel André as M. Michaud
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