Tourments
Synopsis
Little Jean-Claude was adopted by former singer Jacques Duffot and his wife Anne-Marie. The child's mother, Simone, is determined to take him back, happily advised by the director of a private agency. They persuade Anne-Marie that Jacques is the legitimate father. Distraught, the young woman leaves home. Jacques resumes his singing career, but Jean-Claude refuses to accept the separation and fries him to death. The couple reconcile at his bedside, while Simone tiptoes away.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Daniel-Norman
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Maudru
- Original Title
- Tourments
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Vasco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Daniel-Norman
Pierre Maudru, Yvan Audouard
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Maudru
Screenplay
Jacques Daniel-Norman
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What is Tourments about?
Little Jean-Claude was adopted by former singer Jacques Duffot and his wife Anne-Marie. The child's mother, Simone, is determined to take him back, happily advised by the director of a private agency. They persuade Anne-Marie that Jacques is the legitimate father. Distraught, the young woman leaves home. Jacques resumes his singing career, but Jean-Claude refuses to accept the separation and fries him to death. The couple reconcile at his bedside, while Simone tiptoes away.
Who directed Tourments?
Tourments was directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman.
Who stars in Tourments?
The principal cast of Tourments includes Tino Rossi, Blanchette Brunoy, Charles Dechamps, Jacqueline Porel, Raymond Cordy.
When was Tourments released and how long is it?
Tourments was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.