Premeditated
Préméditation
Synopsis
Bernard Sommet has killed his wife and her lover and he declares that was a crime of passion. Sylvie Foucot, his court-appointed attorney, not only believes him but falls in love with him. But the examination magistrate is not convinced. For his part, he leans towards premeditation. Whether Sommet premeditated his act or acted out of anger and jealousy will be up to the court to decide.
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Jean-Claude Pascal
Bernard Sommet
Jean Desailly
Judge Lenoir
Pascale Roberts
Maître Sylvie Foucot
Jacques Dufilho
Martinot
Jack Ary
Charles Bouillaud
The guardian
Henri Coutet
Georges Hubert
Robert Le Béal
The inspector
Marcel Loche
Jacqueline Porel
Madame Lenoir
Caroline Saint
Marie-Claire
Duong Van De
Li
Denise Vernac
Mrs. Foucot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Screenplay & Story
- André Berthomieu, Frédéric Dard
- Original Title
- Préméditation
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmel, Bertho Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
André Berthomieu, Frédéric Dard
Department Leadership Roster
André Berthomieu
Writer
André Berthomieu
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Premeditated
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What is Premeditated about?
Bernard Sommet has killed his wife and her lover and he declares that was a crime of passion. Sylvie Foucot, his court-appointed attorney, not only believes him but falls in love with him. But the examination magistrate is not convinced. For his part, he leans towards premeditation. Whether Sommet premeditated his act or acted out of anger and jealousy will be up to the court to decide.
Who directed Premeditated?
Premeditated was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in Premeditated?
The principal cast of Premeditated includes Jean-Claude Pascal, Jean Desailly, Pascale Roberts, Jacques Dufilho, Jack Ary.
When was Premeditated released and how long is it?
Premeditated was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Premeditated based on a book or true story?
Premeditated is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frédéric Dard".