Experiment in Evil
Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
Synopsis
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
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Sam Hamm on The Testamant of Dr. Cordelier
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-12-05
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Jean-Louis Barrault
Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Teddy Bilis
Joly
Michel Vitold
Dr. Lucien Severin
Sylviane Margollé
Little Girl Attacked by Opale
Jacques Danoville
Commissioner Lardaut
André Certes
Inspector Salbris
Jean-Pierre Granval
Boss of the Short-Time Hotel
Jean Bertho
First Passer-By during the Aggression
Jacques Ciron
Second Passer-By during the Aggression
Annick Allières
Neighbor
Dominique Dangon
Little Girl's Mother
Jean Topart
Désiré, Butler
Micheline Gary
Marguerite
Céline Sales
First Girl
Jacqueline Morane
Alberte
Ghislaine Dumont
Suzy
Madeleine Marion
Juliette
Didier d'Yd
Georges, Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Robert Louis Stevenson
Joseph Kosma
Georges Leclerc
Renée Lichtig
Jean Renoir
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Georges Leclerc
Director of Photography
Jean Renoir
Producer
Renée Lichtig
Editor
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
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Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Experiment in Evil
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What is Experiment in Evil about?
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Who directed Experiment in Evil?
Experiment in Evil was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in Experiment in Evil?
The principal cast of Experiment in Evil includes Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold, Sylviane Margollé, Jacques Danoville.
When was Experiment in Evil released and how long is it?
Experiment in Evil was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Experiment in Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Experiment in Evil was composed by Joseph Kosma.
Is Experiment in Evil based on a book or true story?
Experiment in Evil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".