Innocents with Dirty Hands
Les innocents aux mains sales
“Savage Greed. Searing Sex. Shattering Suspense.”
Synopsis
Saint Tropez. Julie Wormser and her lover, writer and neighbour Jeff Marle, plan the murder of her wealthy husband Louis, an alcoholic impotent. She hits him, and leaves the rest of the task to Jeff. Julie finds herself alone the following day, and becomes therefore the prime suspect. Where is Louis' body? Where is Jeff? Is there any secret beyond a door?
Top Cast
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Romy Schneider
Julie Wormser
Rod Steiger
Louis Wormser
François Maistre
Commissaire Lamy
Paolo Giusti
Jeff Marle
François Perrot
Georges Thorent
Hans Christian Blech
Judge
Pierre Santini
Commissaire Villon
Jean Rochefort
Maitre Albert Legal
Henri Attal
Marine Police Officer
Serge Bento
Bank Manager
Jean Cherlian
Boat Policeman
Jurgens Doeres
Gilbert Servien
Bailiff
Dominique Zardi
Marine Police Officer
René Havard
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Les innocents aux mains sales
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, Les Films La Boétie, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Richard Neely
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
André Génovès
Producer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Guy Littaye
Production Design
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Innocents with Dirty Hands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Innocents with Dirty Hands about?
Saint Tropez. Julie Wormser and her lover, writer and neighbour Jeff Marle, plan the murder of her wealthy husband Louis, an alcoholic impotent. She hits him, and leaves the rest of the task to Jeff. Julie finds herself alone the following day, and becomes therefore the prime suspect. Where is Louis' body? Where is Jeff? Is there any secret beyond a door?
Who directed Innocents with Dirty Hands?
Innocents with Dirty Hands was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Innocents with Dirty Hands?
The principal cast of Innocents with Dirty Hands includes Romy Schneider, Rod Steiger, François Maistre, Paolo Giusti, François Perrot.
When was Innocents with Dirty Hands released and how long is it?
Innocents with Dirty Hands was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Innocents with Dirty Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Innocents with Dirty Hands was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is Innocents with Dirty Hands based on a book or true story?
Innocents with Dirty Hands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Neely".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Innocents with Dirty Hands?
Innocents with Dirty Hands holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).