The Third Lover
L'Œil du Malin
“Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff, Martial Matthieu
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- L'Œil du Malin
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, C. C. Champion, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff, Martial Matthieu
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
Carlo Ponti, Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Claude Chabrol
Writer
Paul Gégauff
Writer
Martial Matthieu
Writer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Lover
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What is The Third Lover about?
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.
Who directed The Third Lover?
The Third Lover was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in The Third Lover?
The principal cast of The Third Lover includes Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran, Daniel Boulanger, Erika Tweer.
When was The Third Lover released and how long is it?
The Third Lover was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Lover was composed by Pierre Jansen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Third Lover?
The Third Lover holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).