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Deadlier Than the Male
“The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil”
7.3 / 10• 1956• 1h 53m•NR• French
DramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jean Gabin
André Chatelin
Lead
Danièle Delorme
Catherine
Gérard Blain
Gérard Delacroix
Lucienne Bogaert
Gabrielle
GK
Germaine Kerjean
Mme Chatelin mère
Gabrielle Fontan
Mme Jules
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Amédée
Robert Pizani
le président
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Julien Duvivier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Deadlier Than the Male is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
