Experiment in Evil

Experiment in Evil

1960 · 95 min · ★ 6.7 · TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

Directed by Jean Renoir · Written by Jean Renoir

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Jean-Louis Barrault Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Teddy Bilis Joly
Michel Vitold Dr. Lucien Severin
Sylviane Margollé Little Girl Attacked by Opale
Jacques Danoville Commissioner Lardaut
André Certes Inspector Salbris
Jean-Pierre Granval Boss of the Short-Time Hotel
Jean Bertho First Passer-By during the Aggression
Jacques Ciron Second Passer-By during the Aggression
Annick Allières Neighbor
Dominique Dangon Little Girl's Mother
Jean Topart Désiré, Butler

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