Deadlier Than the Male (1957)

  • NR
  • 08/10/1957 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 53m

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

Overview

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.

Julien Duvivier

Director, Story

Maurice Bessy

Story

Charles Dorat

Writer

Pierre-Aristide Bréal

Writer

Cast

Jean Gabin's headshot

Jean Gabin

André Chatelin
Danièle Delorme's headshot

Danièle Delorme

Catherine
Gérard Blain's headshot

Gérard Blain

Gérard Delacroix
Lucienne Bogaert's headshot

Lucienne Bogaert

Gabrielle
Germaine Kerjean's headshot

Germaine Kerjean

Mme Chatelin mère
Gabrielle Fontan's headshot

Gabrielle Fontan

Mme Jules
Jean-Paul Roussillon's headshot

Jean-Paul Roussillon

Amédée
Robert Pizani's headshot

Robert Pizani

le président

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