A Woman Kills

A Woman Kills

1968 · 68 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Paris, in the 1960s. A series of crimes troubles the public tranquility. On March, 22, 1968, Hélène Picard, a prostitute sentenced to death two years before for several murders, is killed by executioner Louis Guilbeau. Immediately, the violent crimes, similar to Hélène’s ones, go on again. In parallel, Louis is having an affair with the police woman in charge of the investigation… What are the obscure relations hidden behind the executioner and the mysterious killer? Who is this dark man in reality?

Directed by Jean-Denis Bonan · Written by Jean-Denis Bonan

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Claude Merlin Louis Guilbeau
Solange Pradel Solange Lebas
Myriam Mézières Suzy, l'assistante
Jackie Raynal Angèle
Catherine Deville Brigitte
Alain Yves Beaujour Le père Jourbeau
Velly Beguard Cathy
Bernard Letrou Le narrateur (voice)
Agnès Bonan La femme interviewée
Paul Bonan L'homme interviewé
Bernard Bonan L'étudiant interviewé
Serge Moati L'inspecteur Moati

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