Beast at Bay (1959)
Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …
Director: Pierre Chenal
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Françoise Arnoul as Elizabeth Vernoult |
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Henri Vidal as Daniel Morane |
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Gaby Sylvia as Gilberte |
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Agnès Laury as Agnès Le Guen |
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Jean Brochard as Commissioner François |
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Madeleine Barbulée as Maria |
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Harry-Max as Me Doucet, notary |
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Philippe Mareuil as Alain de Beauvier |
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Pierre Sergeol as Inspector Beauvais |
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Georges Douking as Lighthouse keeper |
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Albert Dinan as Yves Le Guen |
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Philippe Dumat as Marcel, prisoner |
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Jack Ary as Inspector |
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Jacqueline Marbaux as Mrs. Dumas |
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Jean-François Rémi as |
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Lucien Barjon as Fernand |
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Gabriel Gobin as Hotelier |
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Nane Germon as Lady at the restaurant |
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Hubert de Lapparent as Buyer at the sale |
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Ariane Lancell as |
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Nicole Henriot as |
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Colette Régis as Friend of Elisabeth |
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Michel Piccoli as Commissioner Jacques Guimard |
| Directing | Pierre Chenal | Director |
| Writing | Michel Audiard | Dialogue |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre | Music |
| Writing | Day Keene | Novel |
| Writing | Michel Audiard | Writer |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre | Original Music Composer |
