Crack in the Mirror
Synopsis
Three stars appear in two separate but intertwined stories of romantic triangles gone wrong in this ambitious drama. In the first segment, Hagolin is a loutish construction worker with an unhappy wife, Eponine. The wife becomes involved with a swarthy working man, Larnier, and their passion knows no boundaries of caution or safety. Eventually, Eponine's and Larnier's lust drives them to madness, and they murder Hagolin. The second tale concerns an up-and-coming young lawyer, Claude, whose mentor is a highly successful veteran attorney, Lamerciere, with a beautiful young wife named Florence. Claude finds himself defending Larnier and Eponine, while Lamerciere dies of a heart attack after he discovers that Florence has been unfaithful to him with Claude.
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Orson Welles
Hagolin / Lamerciere
Juliette Gréco
Eponine / Florence
Bradford Dillman
Larnier / Claude
Alexander Knox
President
Catherine Lacey
Mother Superior
Yves Brainville
Prosecutor
William Lucas
Kerstner
Maurice Teynac
Doctor
Austin Willis
Hurtelaut
Cec Linder
Murzeau
Eugene Deckers
Magre
Vivian Matalon
Young man at Buvette
Jacques Marin
Watchman
Martine Alexis
Doctor's Wife
Marc Doelnitz
Journalist
Colin Drake
Zanuck (uncredited)
Sally Kirkland
Bit Part (uncredited)
Dominique Zardi
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl F. Zanuck, Jules Dassin, Marcel Haedrich
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Crack in the Mirror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Darryl F. Zanuck, Jules Dassin, Marcel Haedrich
Maurice Jarre
William C. Mellor
Roger Dwyre
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Hubert de Givenchy
Costume Design
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jules Dassin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crack in the Mirror
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What is Crack in the Mirror about?
Three stars appear in two separate but intertwined stories of romantic triangles gone wrong in this ambitious drama. In the first segment, Hagolin is a loutish construction worker with an unhappy wife, Eponine. The wife becomes involved with a swarthy working man, Larnier, and their passion knows no boundaries of caution or safety. Eventually, Eponine's and Larnier's lust drives them to madness, and they murder Hagolin. The second tale concerns an up-and-coming young lawyer, Claude, whose mentor is a highly successful veteran attorney, Lamerciere, with a beautiful young wife named Florence. Claude finds himself defending Larnier and Eponine, while Lamerciere dies of a heart attack after he discovers that Florence has been unfaithful to him with Claude.
Who directed Crack in the Mirror?
Crack in the Mirror was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Crack in the Mirror?
The principal cast of Crack in the Mirror includes Orson Welles, Juliette Gréco, Bradford Dillman, Alexander Knox, Catherine Lacey.
When was Crack in the Mirror released and how long is it?
Crack in the Mirror was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Crack in the Mirror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crack in the Mirror was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Crack in the Mirror based on a book or true story?
Crack in the Mirror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Haedrich".