Serenade to the Executioner
Sérénade au bourreau
Synopsis
Schomberg, an enigmatic psychiatrist runs a nursing home. He is forced to close his clinic and disappear to escape the police. But he wants revenge on his wife's lover, Didier Laurent, a former RAF fighter pilot. Didier meets a young trapeze artist, Paula, with whom he falls in love. The happiness of the two young people is disturbed by the assassination of Irene, strangled by Schomberg who casts suspicion on Didier. Fortunately for them Commissioner Ulysses knows the truth and forces Schomberg to commit suicide.
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- Director
- Jean Stelli
- Original Title
- Sérénade au bourreau
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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Jean Stelli
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What is Serenade to the Executioner about?
Schomberg, an enigmatic psychiatrist runs a nursing home. He is forced to close his clinic and disappear to escape the police. But he wants revenge on his wife's lover, Didier Laurent, a former RAF fighter pilot. Didier meets a young trapeze artist, Paula, with whom he falls in love. The happiness of the two young people is disturbed by the assassination of Irene, strangled by Schomberg who casts suspicion on Didier. Fortunately for them Commissioner Ulysses knows the truth and forces Schomberg to commit suicide.
Who directed Serenade to the Executioner?
Serenade to the Executioner was directed by Jean Stelli.
Who stars in Serenade to the Executioner?
The principal cast of Serenade to the Executioner includes Paul Meurisse, Tilda Thamar, Antonin Berval, Julien Bertheau, Solange Varenne.
When was Serenade to the Executioner released and how long is it?
Serenade to the Executioner was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.