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Diabolique (1955)

“See it, be amazed at it, but...BE QUIET ABOUT IT!”

7.9/10 · 1,139 votes 1h 58m nr ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#1 of 13 films from 1955 #71 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot · Written by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi, Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac

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Overview

The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.

Cast

Véra Clouzotas Christina Delassalle
Simone Signoretas Nicole Horner
Paul Meurisseas Michel Delassalle
Charles Vanelas Police Inspector Alfred Fichet
Jean Brochardas Plantiveau
Pierre Larqueyas Mr. Drain
Michel Serraultas Mr. Raymond
Yves-Marie Maurinas Moinet
Georges Poujoulyas Soudieu
Thérèse Dornyas Mrs. Herboux
Noël Roquevertas Mr. Herboux
Jean Lefebvreas Robert
Robert Dalbanas Garage Owner
Georges Chamaratas Dr. Loisy

Facts

Release dateJanuary 29, 1955
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 1955 average of 102 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
Original titleLes Diaboliques
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0046911

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Questions

How long is Diabolique?
Diabolique runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Diabolique worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,139 votes, which places it #1 of 13 films released in 1955 in this index (top 100%) and #71 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Diabolique?
Diabolique was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wages of Fear (1953).
Who stars in Diabolique?
Véra Clouzot as Christina Delassalle; Simone Signoret as Nicole Horner; Paul Meurisse as Michel Delassalle; Charles Vanel as Police Inspector Alfred Fichet; Jean Brochard as Plantiveau; Pierre Larquey as Mr. Drain.
What is Diabolique rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Diabolique?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/57925.

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