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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19671h 21mFrance

The Roots of Evil

Les racines du mal

Synopsis

Max, Michel and Nicole: three high school students, three victims. The first is a victim of himself, the other two are victims of having known him. As some people collect stamps, Max collects newspaper articles, recounting the exploits of certain "racketters" who sign their misdeeds with an ace of spades.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Maurice Cam
Screenplay & Story
Yves Favier, Louis C. Thomas
Original Title
Les racines du mal
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Studios
Aiglon Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Maurice Cam

Screenplay & Story

Yves Favier, Louis C. Thomas

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Louis C. Thomas

Department Leadership Roster

Yves Favier

Writer

Maurice Cam

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roots of Evil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Roots of Evil about?

Max, Michel and Nicole: three high school students, three victims. The first is a victim of himself, the other two are victims of having known him. As some people collect stamps, Max collects newspaper articles, recounting the exploits of certain "racketters" who sign their misdeeds with an ace of spades.

Who directed The Roots of Evil?

The Roots of Evil was directed by Maurice Cam.

Who stars in The Roots of Evil?

The principal cast of The Roots of Evil includes Max André, Martine Arisi, Sonia Bouchard, Rudy Caumont, Gérard Croce.

When was The Roots of Evil released and how long is it?

The Roots of Evil was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Is The Roots of Evil based on a book or true story?

The Roots of Evil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis C. Thomas".