Deadlier Than the Male

Deadlier Than the Male

The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil

NR 1956 · 113 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Julien Duvivier · Written by Julien Duvivier

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