Portrait of a Murderer
Portrait d'un assassin
Synopsis
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Top Cast
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Maria Montez
Christina de Rinck
Erich von Stroheim
Eric
Arletty
Martha
Pierre Brasseur
Fabius / Jean
Marcel Dalio
Fred aka 'Bébé'
Jules Berry
Pfeiffer
Marcel Dieudonné
Prosper
Les Fratellini
Self
Eddy Debray
Announcer (uncredited)
Édouard Francomme
Ring attendant (uncredited)
Julien Maffre
Ring attendant (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Mocky
(uncredited)
Marc Natol
(uncredited)
Marcel Rouzé
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard-Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Decoin, Marcel Rivet
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- Portrait d'un assassin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- S.E.C.A., U.T.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard-Roland
Henri Decoin, Marcel Rivet
Maurice Thiriet
Roger Hubert
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard-Roland
Director
Henri Decoin
Screenplay
Marcel Rivet
Screenplay
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of a Murderer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait of a Murderer about?
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Who directed Portrait of a Murderer?
Portrait of a Murderer was directed by Bernard-Roland.
Who stars in Portrait of a Murderer?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Murderer includes Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Dalio.
When was Portrait of a Murderer released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Murderer was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of a Murderer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of a Murderer was composed by Maurice Thiriet.