The Decline

The Decline

1961 · 104 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

A weak before her lady-killer lover, a blond diva breaks up with the arrogant libertine to be with a kind friend. His ego demands appeasement, but the lethal revolver in her hand thirsts for retribution. Who is to blame for her downfall?

Directed by Giannis Dalianidis · Written by Giannis Dalianidis

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