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Deadlier Than the Male(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-04-13
73%
67 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Les Films Agiman
Movie: Deadlier Than the Male
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean Gabin
André Chatelin
Danièle Delorme
Catherine
Gérard Blain
Gérard Delacroix
Lucienne Bogaert
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Fontan
Mme Jules
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Amédée
Robert Pizani
le président
Aimé Clariond
M. Prévost
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
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7.269
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
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