Belphégor
Synopsis
Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
Top Cast
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René Navarre
Chantecoq
Elmire Vautier
Simone Desroches
Lucien Dalsace
Jacques Bellegarde
Michèle Verly
Colette Barjac
Jeanne Brindeau
Elsa Bergen
Alice Tissot
Baronne Papillon
Georges Paulais
Ménardier
Genica Missirio
Maurice de Thouars
Albert Mayer
Anna Lefeuvrier
Camille Bert
Cesar-Tullio Terrore
Simone Montalet
André Volbert
Chef de la Sûreté
Émilien Richard
Baron Papillon
Jeanne Bérangère
Sylviane de Castillo
Nicolas Redelsperger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Desfontaines
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Bernède
- Original Title
- Belphégor
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 53m
- Production Studios
- Société des Cinéromans
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Desfontaines
Arthur Bernède
André-Wladimir Reybas, Robert Lefebvre, Maurice Arnou, Julien Ringel
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Desfontaines
Director
André-Wladimir Reybas
Director of Photography
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Maurice Arnou
Director of Photography
Julien Ringel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belphégor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Belphégor about?
Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
Who directed Belphégor?
Belphégor was directed by Henri Desfontaines.
Who stars in Belphégor?
The principal cast of Belphégor includes René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Lucien Dalsace, Michèle Verly, Jeanne Brindeau.
When was Belphégor released and how long is it?
Belphégor was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 4h 53m.
Is Belphégor based on a book or true story?
Belphégor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Bernède".