Désiré Landru
2005 · 96 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, TV Movie
Désiré Landru - husband, lover - and murderer. Based on documented facts, this is the full story of one of the most ambiguous criminals and lovers of the 20th century, the first modern serial killer.
Directed by Pierre Boutron · Written by Jérôme Beaujour
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Patrick Timsit Désiré Landru -
Julie Delarme Rolande (rôle représentant Fernande Segret) -
Catherine Arditi Marie-Catherine -
Danièle Lebrun Mme Cuchet -
Catherine Jacob Mme Marchadier -
François Caron Commissaire Belin -
Damien Jouillerot Momo -
Babsie Steger Odile -
Michel Robin Le père de Landru -
Andréa Ferréol La mère de Rolande -
Jean-Yves Chatelais Oncle Octave -
Isabelle Petit-Jacques Mme Marais
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