Diabolique (1955)
Original title: Les Diaboliques
Diabolique is a 1955 French-language thriller movie directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret and Paul Meurisse.
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.
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What is Diabolique about?
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.
When was Diabolique released?
Diabolique was released on 29 January 1955.
How long is Diabolique?
Diabolique runs 1h 58m.
Who made Diabolique?
Diabolique was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Where can I watch Diabolique?
Diabolique is available on Artify, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Darkroom.
Where to watch Diabolique
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Cast
- 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
- Michel Serrault as Mr. Raymond
- Yves-Marie Maurin as Moinet
- Georges Poujouly as Soudieu
- Thérèse Dorny as Mrs. Herboux
- Noël Roquevert as Mr. Herboux
- Jean Lefebvre as Robert