Deadlier Than the Male
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
NR 1956 · 113 min · ★ 7.3 · 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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Jean Gabin André Chatelin -
Danièle Delorme Catherine -
Gérard Blain Gérard Delacroix -
Lucienne Bogaert Gabrielle - G Germaine Kerjean Mme Chatelin mère
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Gabrielle Fontan Mme Jules -
Jean-Paul Roussillon Amédée -
Robert Pizani le président -
Aimé Clariond M. Prévost -
Robert Arnoux M. Bouvier -
Liliane Bert Antoinette -
Betty Beckers Germaine
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