Thérèse Raquin

Thérèse Raquin

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1953-11-06
Duration:106 min
Country:France,Italy
Director:Marcel Carné
Actors:Simone Signoret, Raf Vallone, Jacques Duby, Maria Pia Casilio, Sylvie
Production:Paris Films Productions, Lux Film
Keywords:french noir

Overview:

Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.

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