Monsieur Verdoux
“Chaplin changes! Can you?”
Synopsis
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Charlie Chaplin - Monsieur Verdoux (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-03
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
Henri Verdoux
Mady Correll
Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddan
Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewis
Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betz
Martha Bottello
Martha Raye
Annabella Bonheur
Ada May
Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsom
Marie Grosnay
Marjorie Bennett
Marie's Maid
Helene Heigh
Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
Margaret Hoffman
Lydia Floray
Marilyn Nash
The Girl
Irving Bacon
Pierre Couvais
Edwin Mills
Jean Couvais
Virginia Brissac
Carlotta Couvais
Almira Sessions
Lena Couvais
Eula Morgan
Phoebe Couvais
Bernard Nedell
Prefect of Police
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- Monsieur Verdoux
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
Charlie Chaplin
Curt Courant, Roland Totheroh
Willard Nico
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Willard Nico
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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North American Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsieur Verdoux
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monsieur Verdoux about?
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Who directed Monsieur Verdoux?
Monsieur Verdoux was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in Monsieur Verdoux?
The principal cast of Monsieur Verdoux includes Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis, Audrey Betz.
When was Monsieur Verdoux released and how long is it?
Monsieur Verdoux was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsieur Verdoux?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsieur Verdoux was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsieur Verdoux?
Monsieur Verdoux holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).