Death in a French Garden
Péril en la demeure
“Some eroticism with your thrills!”
Synopsis
A wealthy wife's affair with her daughter's guitar tutor is threatened when the tutor is attacked and rescued by a hired killer, leading him to suspect their secret is out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Deville, Rosalinde Deville, René Belletto
- Original Title
- Péril en la demeure
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Eléfilm, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Deville
Michel Deville, Rosalinde Deville, René Belletto
Martial Thury
Raymonde Guyot
Emmanuel Schlumberger
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Deville
Director
Michel Deville
Writer
Rosalinde Deville
Writer
Raymonde Guyot
Editor
Martial Thury
Director of Photography
Philippe Combastel
Production Design
Emmanuel Schlumberger
Producer
Cécile Balme
Costume Design
Dominique Maleret
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in a French Garden
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What is Death in a French Garden about?
A wealthy wife's affair with her daughter's guitar tutor is threatened when the tutor is attacked and rescued by a hired killer, leading him to suspect their secret is out.
Who directed Death in a French Garden?
Death in a French Garden was directed by Michel Deville.
Who stars in Death in a French Garden?
The principal cast of Death in a French Garden includes Christophe Malavoy, Nicole Garcia, Michel Piccoli, Anémone, Richard Bohringer.
When was Death in a French Garden released and how long is it?
Death in a French Garden was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Is Death in a French Garden based on a book or true story?
Death in a French Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Belletto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death in a French Garden?
Death in a French Garden holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).