Bluebeard
Landru
“The most shocking scandal Paris ever saw!”
Synopsis
Paris, France, during the First World War. While thousands of soldiers die every day on the battlefields, Henri Landru, a seemingly respectable furniture dealer, married and father of four children, relentlessly feeds his own sinister factory of death.
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Charles Denner
Henri Landru
Michèle Morgan
Mme Buisson
Danielle Darrieux
Mme Héon
Hildegard Knef
German Widow
Juliette Mayniel
Mme Collomb
Stéphane Audran
Fernande Segret
Catherine Rouvel
Mlle Babeley
Françoise Lugagne
Catherine Landru
Mary Marquet
Old Lady
Denise Provence
Mme Lacoste
Serge Bento
Maurice Landru
Claude Mansard
Landru's Attorney
Robert Burnier
Court President
Mario David
Advocate General
Jean-Louis Maury
Commissaire Belin
Diane Lepvrier
Suzanne Landru
Gisèle Sandré
Mireille
Sacha Briquet
Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Françoise Sagan
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Landru
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, C. C. Champion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Françoise Sagan
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
Carlo Ponti, Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Françoise Sagan
Screenplay
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluebeard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bluebeard about?
Paris, France, during the First World War. While thousands of soldiers die every day on the battlefields, Henri Landru, a seemingly respectable furniture dealer, married and father of four children, relentlessly feeds his own sinister factory of death.
Who directed Bluebeard?
Bluebeard was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Bluebeard?
The principal cast of Bluebeard includes Charles Denner, Michèle Morgan, Danielle Darrieux, Hildegard Knef, Juliette Mayniel.
When was Bluebeard released and how long is it?
Bluebeard was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Bluebeard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bluebeard was composed by Pierre Jansen.