Movie: Deadlier Than the Male

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin

André Chatelin

Danièle Delorme
Danièle Delorme

Catherine

Gérard Blain
Gérard Blain

Gérard Delacroix

Lucienne Bogaert
Lucienne Bogaert

Gabrielle

Germaine Kerjean
Germaine Kerjean

Mme Chatelin mère

Gabrielle Fontan
Gabrielle Fontan

Mme Jules

Jean-Paul Roussillon
Jean-Paul Roussillon

Amédée

Robert Pizani
Robert Pizani

le président

Aimé Clariond
Aimé Clariond

M. Prévost

Robert Arnoux
Robert Arnoux

M. Bouvier

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1956-04-13

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

    The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français
  • Keywords

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