The Strangler
L'Étrangleur
“He can sense your despair...”
Synopsis
Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
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Jacques Perrin
Émile
Julien Guiomar
Inspector Simon Dangret
Eva Simonet
Anna Carré
Paul Barge
Le Chacal
Jacqueline Danno
Monique
Katia Cavaignac
Florence
Jean-Pierre Miquel
The Chief Commissioner
Hélène Surgère
Helen
Sonia Saviange
The Woman in Silk
Nicole Courcel
Claire
Paule Annen
Ms. Elizabeth
Andrée Tainsy
Jeanne
Jean-Claude Guiguet
Offended Passerby
Sandra Julien
Raped Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Vecchiali
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Vecchiali
- Original Score
- Roland Vincent
- Original Title
- L'Étrangleur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Marianne Productions, Reggane Films, Unité Trois
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Vecchiali
Paul Vecchiali
Roland Vincent
Georges Strouvé
Françoise Merville
Jacques Perrin
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Perrin
Producer
Roland Vincent
Original Music Composer
Françoise Merville
Editor
Paul Vecchiali
Writer
Paul Vecchiali
Director
Georges Strouvé
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strangler
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What is The Strangler about?
Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
Who directed The Strangler?
The Strangler was directed by Paul Vecchiali.
Who stars in The Strangler?
The principal cast of The Strangler includes Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet, Paul Barge, Jacqueline Danno.
When was The Strangler released and how long is it?
The Strangler was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strangler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strangler was composed by Roland Vincent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strangler?
The Strangler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).