La Femme fatale
Synopsis
Fanny Le Doublond has a lover, Jean, and her husband is beginning to have suspicion. To calm him down she makes him believe that Jean dies of love for another woman and wants to commit suicide if his love is not returned. The two accomplices select a young creature named Claire Coussol for the (unwitting role)of the "beloved". As for Jean, he plays the suicidal man to perfection. But what the two lovers had not planned at all is that Claire, deeply moved by Jean's "act of desperation", starts growing fond of him.
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- Director
- Jean Boyer
- Original Title
- La Femme fatale
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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What is La Femme fatale about?
Fanny Le Doublond has a lover, Jean, and her husband is beginning to have suspicion. To calm him down she makes him believe that Jean dies of love for another woman and wants to commit suicide if his love is not returned. The two accomplices select a young creature named Claire Coussol for the (unwitting role)of the "beloved". As for Jean, he plays the suicidal man to perfection. But what the two lovers had not planned at all is that Claire, deeply moved by Jean's "act of desperation", starts growing fond of him.
Who directed La Femme fatale?
La Femme fatale was directed by Jean Boyer.
Who stars in La Femme fatale?
The principal cast of La Femme fatale includes Robert Arnoux, Pierre Brasseur, Marguerite de Morlaye, Philippe Dumat, Arsenio Freignac.
When was La Femme fatale released and how long is it?
La Femme fatale was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.