The Storm Within (1948)

  • NR
  • 12/01/1948 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

Overview

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Jean Cocteau

Director, Writer

Cast

Jean Marais's headshot

Jean Marais

Michel
Josette Day's headshot

Josette Day

Madeleine
Yvonne de Bray's headshot

Yvonne de Bray

Yvonne dite 'Sophie'
Marcel André's headshot

Marcel André

Georges
Gabrielle Dorziat's headshot

Gabrielle Dorziat

Tante Léo
Jean Cocteau's headshot

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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