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The Third Lover
“Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."”
6.4 / 10• 1962• 1h 20m•NR• French
DramaThriller
Storyline
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
Cast & Crew
Jacques Charrier
Albin Mercier
Lead
Walther Reyer
Andreas Hartmann
Stéphane Audran
Hélène
Daniel Boulanger
Un policier
ET
Erika Tweer
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Michaël Munzer
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CR
Claude Romet
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LL
Louis Le Pin
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Claude Chabrol's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Third Lover is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
