One Deadly Summer

One Deadly Summer

R 1983 · 133 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery, Drama, Crime

Shortly after Elle Wieck moves to a small French village, she begins dating Pin-Pon, a quiet young mechanic who has grown obsessed with the beautiful newcomer. But Elle has her own reason for the relationship...

Directed by Jean Becker · Written by Sébastien Japrisot

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