A Woman Kills
La femme bourreau
Synopsis
Paris, in the 1960s. A series of crimes troubles the public tranquility. On March, 22, 1968, Hélène Picard, a prostitute sentenced to death two years before for several murders, is killed by executioner Louis Guilbeau. Immediately, the violent crimes, similar to Hélène’s ones, go on again. In parallel, Louis is having an affair with the police woman in charge of the investigation… What are the obscure relations hidden behind the executioner and the mysterious killer? Who is this dark man in reality?
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Radiance #8: A Woman Kills (Jean-Denis Bonan, 1968)Official
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Claude Merlin
Louis Guilbeau
Solange Pradel
Solange Lebas
Myriam Mézières
Suzy, l'assistante
Jackie Raynal
Angèle
Catherine Deville
Brigitte
Alain Yves Beaujour
Le père Jourbeau
Velly Beguard
Cathy
Bernard Letrou
Le narrateur (voice)
Agnès Bonan
La femme interviewée
Paul Bonan
L'homme interviewé
Bernard Bonan
L'étudiant interviewé
Serge Moati
L'inspecteur Moati
Jean-Denis Bonan
Un flic
Paul Bourron
Le flic tué à bout portant
Gilbert Gibdouny
Le laborantin photo
Annie Merlin
Yves Tollini
Danielle Letellier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Denis Bonan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Denis Bonan
- Original Score
- Bernard Vitet
- Original Title
- La femme bourreau
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Luna Park Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Denis Bonan
Jean-Denis Bonan
Bernard Vitet
Gérard de Battista
Jean-Denis Bonan
Jean-Denis Bonan, Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard de Battista
Director of Photography
Jean-Denis Bonan
Director
Jean-Denis Bonan
Producer
Jean-Denis Bonan
Editor
Jean-Denis Bonan
Writer
Anatole Dauman
Producer
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What is A Woman Kills about?
Paris, in the 1960s. A series of crimes troubles the public tranquility. On March, 22, 1968, Hélène Picard, a prostitute sentenced to death two years before for several murders, is killed by executioner Louis Guilbeau. Immediately, the violent crimes, similar to Hélène’s ones, go on again. In parallel, Louis is having an affair with the police woman in charge of the investigation… What are the obscure relations hidden behind the executioner and the mysterious killer? Who is this dark man in reality?
Who directed A Woman Kills?
A Woman Kills was directed by Jean-Denis Bonan.
Who stars in A Woman Kills?
The principal cast of A Woman Kills includes Claude Merlin, Solange Pradel, Myriam Mézières, Jackie Raynal, Catherine Deville.
When was A Woman Kills released and how long is it?
A Woman Kills was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman Kills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman Kills was composed by Bernard Vitet.