The Third Lover (1962)
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
Director: Claude Chabrol
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Jacques Charrier as Albin Mercier |
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Walther Reyer as Andreas Hartmann |
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Stéphane Audran as Hélène |
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Daniel Boulanger as Un policier |
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Erika Tweer as |
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Michaël Munzer as |
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Claude Romet as |
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Louis Le Pin as |
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André Badin as Un policier |
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Jean Davis as |
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Claude Chabrol as L'homme dans le peep show |
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Cécilia Attias as La petite fille |
| Directing | Claude Chabrol | Director |
| Writing | Paul Gégauff | Writer |
| Writing | Martial Matthieu | Writer |
| Writing | Claude Chabrol | Writer |
| Sound | Jean-Claude Marchetti | Sound |
| Sound | Pierre Jansen | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Jean Rabier | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Jacques Gaillard | Editor |
| Production | Georges de Beauregard | Producer |
| Production | Carlo Ponti | Producer |