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Monsieur Verdoux
“A Comedy of Murders.”
7.7 / 10• 1947• 2h 4m•NR• English
ComedyCrimeDrama
Storyline
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Cast & Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Henri Verdoux
Lead
Mady Correll
Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddan
Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewis
Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betz
Martha Bottello
Martha Raye
Annabella Bonheur
Ada May
Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsom
Marie Grosnay
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charlie Chaplin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Monsieur Verdoux is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
