The Wretches
Les Scélérats
Synopsis
Meant to be a psychological study of a dysfunctional couple and an equally unbalanced maid, this slow-paced, murky melodrama stars Michele Morgan and Robert Hossein as Thelma and Jess, two Americans who move into a down-at-the-heels Paris neighborhood. The couple is still suffering from the loss of their only son in an automobile accident that happened some time in the distant past. Thelma tends to drown her sorrows in alcohol, while Jess is introspected and morose. After they hire a maid to help out with the housework, she falls for the taciturn Jess. Her interest seems to be only a simple attraction, yet appearances, as it turns out, are deceiving.
Top Cast
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Michèle Morgan
Thelma Rooland
Robert Hossein
Jess Rooland
Olivier Hussenot
Arthur Martin
Jacqueline Morane
Adeline Martin
Perrette Pradier
Louise Martin
Paul Bisciglia
Barbara Brandt
Ivan Dominique
Jacqueline Fontel
Cady Muller
Roland Monk
Kate Noelle
Donald O'Brien
Robert Porte
Pierre Roussel
Alice Sapritch
Guest complimenting Thelma
Lucas Stanley
Joan Tyson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hossein
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hossein, Frédéric Dard
- Original Score
- André Hossein
- Original Title
- Les Scélérats
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Marceau-Cocinor, Les Productions Francis Lopez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein, Frédéric Dard
André Hossein
Jacques Robin
Louisette Hautecœur
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hossein
Director
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Robert Hossein
Screenplay
Bernard Evein
Production Design
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
André Hossein
Original Music Composer
Frédéric Dard
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wretches
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What is The Wretches about?
Meant to be a psychological study of a dysfunctional couple and an equally unbalanced maid, this slow-paced, murky melodrama stars Michele Morgan and Robert Hossein as Thelma and Jess, two Americans who move into a down-at-the-heels Paris neighborhood. The couple is still suffering from the loss of their only son in an automobile accident that happened some time in the distant past. Thelma tends to drown her sorrows in alcohol, while Jess is introspected and morose. After they hire a maid to help out with the housework, she falls for the taciturn Jess. Her interest seems to be only a simple attraction, yet appearances, as it turns out, are deceiving.
Who directed The Wretches?
The Wretches was directed by Robert Hossein.
Who stars in The Wretches?
The principal cast of The Wretches includes Michèle Morgan, Robert Hossein, Olivier Hussenot, Jacqueline Morane, Perrette Pradier.
When was The Wretches released and how long is it?
The Wretches was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wretches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wretches was composed by André Hossein.
Is The Wretches based on a book or true story?
The Wretches is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frédéric Dard".