The Blue Panther
Marie Chantal contre Dr. Kha
Synopsis
Marie-Chantal travels by train to her cousin's place to spend a winter holiday, when a stranger entrusts her with false jewels that contain a virus powerful enough to destroy all humankind.
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Marie Laforêt
Marie-Chantal
Francisco Rabal
Paco Castillo
Serge Reggiani
Ivanov
Charles Denner
Johnson
Stéphane Audran
Olga
Akim Tamiroff
Prof. Lambaré / Dr. Kha
Roger Hanin
Bruno Kerrien
Antonio Passalia
Sparafucile
Pierre-François Moro
Hubert de Ronsac
Robert Burnier
A Swiss Gentleman
Gilles Chusseau
Gregor
Eugenio Di Petra
Onofrio Arcoleo
Gérard Tichy
Maitre d'Hôtel
José María Caffarel
(as Caffarel)
Henri Attal
Dumont
Bernard Papineau
Lahcen Boukish
Thug in a Bournous
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol, Yves Christian Fournier, Daniel Boulanger
- Original Score
- Gregorio García Segura, Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Marie Chantal contre Dr. Kha
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Morocco, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, Les Productions Georges de Beauregard, Producciones Cinematográficas D.I.A., Mega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Yves Christian Fournier, Daniel Boulanger
Gregorio García Segura, Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
Georges de Beauregard, Pierre Gauchet
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Littaye
Production Design
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Pierre Gauchet
Producer
Claude Chabrol
Writer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Jacques Gaillard
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Panther
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Panther about?
Marie-Chantal travels by train to her cousin's place to spend a winter holiday, when a stranger entrusts her with false jewels that contain a virus powerful enough to destroy all humankind.
Who directed The Blue Panther?
The Blue Panther was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in The Blue Panther?
The principal cast of The Blue Panther includes Marie Laforêt, Francisco Rabal, Serge Reggiani, Charles Denner, Stéphane Audran.
When was The Blue Panther released and how long is it?
The Blue Panther was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Panther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Panther was composed by Gregorio García Segura, Pierre Jansen.