Scoundrel in White (1972)
Original title: Docteur Popaul
Scoundrel in White is a 1972 French-language comedy movie directed by Claude Chabrol, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mia Farrow and Laura Antonelli.
Paul, a former womanizer, marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
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What is Scoundrel in White about?
Paul, a former womanizer, marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
When was Scoundrel in White released?
Scoundrel in White was released on 29 September 1972.
How long is Scoundrel in White?
Scoundrel in White runs 1h 35m.
Who made Scoundrel in White?
Scoundrel in White was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Le docteur Paul Simay
- Mia Farrow as Christine Dupont
- Laura Antonelli as Martine Dupont
- Marlène Appelt as L'Infirmière Carole
- Dominique Zardi as L'évêque
- Daniel Lecourtois as Le professeur Dupont
- Daniel Ivernel as Le docteur Berthier
- Patrick Préjean as Arthur Ringard
- Michel Peyrelon as Joseph Melville
- Henri Attal as 'La sourde'
- Maja Wodecka
- Louis Duranton