Soupçons
Synopsis
"Poisoner" - After her fiancé is arrested Claire finds herself alone and forced to find work. She is hired by a country squire, Etienne de Montenoy, as the tutor of his goddaughter. It does not take long before Montenoy falls for her but a little longer before the young woman, reluctant at first, understands Etienne loves her truly and then requites his love. Etienne lives so happily with her that he decides to make her his heir. Shortly after, he is murdered by poison...
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Anne Vernon
Claire Grandjean
Frank Villard
Etienne Jean Marie de Montenoy
Dora Doll
Angèle Amélie Jeanne Mersch
Jacques Castelot
Thierry de Villesec
Henri Vilbert
Charles Tramillet
Serge Nadaud
L'inspecteur de police Fiori
Roland Lesaffre
Raymond Dellez
Yves Massard
Dr. Delacroix
Ketti Gallian
Cécile de Villesec
Zina d'Harcourt
Dora Dalba
Perrette Souplex
Clotilde
Isabelle Eber
Simone Tramillet
Yannick Malloire
Françoise Deschamps
Robert Seller
Edouard
Gilles Quéant
Le juge
Bernard Musson
Le notaire
Albert Michel
Le garde chasse
Rudy Caumont
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Billon
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Billon
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Soupçons
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Onyx Films, Les Films de la Licorne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Billon
Pierre Billon, Maurice Dekobra
Joseph Kosma
André Bac
Georges Arnstam
Maurice Dekobra
Department Leadership Roster
Aimé Bazin
Production Design
Pierre Billon
Director
Pierre Billon
Screenplay
Georges Arnstam
Editor
Maurice Dekobra
Producer
André Bac
Director of Photography
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soupçons.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soupçons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soupçons about?
"Poisoner" - After her fiancé is arrested Claire finds herself alone and forced to find work. She is hired by a country squire, Etienne de Montenoy, as the tutor of his goddaughter. It does not take long before Montenoy falls for her but a little longer before the young woman, reluctant at first, understands Etienne loves her truly and then requites his love. Etienne lives so happily with her that he decides to make her his heir. Shortly after, he is murdered by poison...
Who directed Soupçons?
Soupçons was directed by Pierre Billon.
Who stars in Soupçons?
The principal cast of Soupçons includes Anne Vernon, Frank Villard, Dora Doll, Jacques Castelot, Henri Vilbert.
When was Soupçons released and how long is it?
Soupçons was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Soupçons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soupçons was composed by Joseph Kosma.
Is Soupçons based on a book or true story?
Soupçons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maurice Dekobra".