The Widow Couderc(1971)
Their interests were worlds apart but strange events brought them close together
The relationship between a middle-aged French widow and a young drifter takes a turn when her young niece pays a visit.
Movie: The Widow Couderc
Top 10 Billed Cast
la veuve Couderc
Jean Lavigne
Félicie
Henri
Françoise
Désiré
le commissaire Mallet
l'inspecteur
le préfet
un gendarme
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