Twisted Mistress
La Fausse Maîtresse
Synopsis
Guy Carbonnel, a rich industrialist, has more eyes for rugby than for his wife Hélène. René Rivals, his long-time pal, takes advantage of it to court her but Guy is becoming suspicious so René has to find a way to deflect his friend's suspicion. He finally has an idea: he asks Lilian, a circus acrobat, to pose as his mistress. Lilian accepts and they embark on a series of eventful moments.
Top Cast
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Danielle Darrieux
Lilian Rander
Lise Delamare
Hélène
Bernard Lancret
René Rivals
Maurice Baquet
Firmin
Monique Joyce
Lætitia
Huguette Vivier
Marina
Gabrielle Fontan
Madame Carbonnel
André Alerme
Rander
Jacques Dumesnil
Guy Carbonnel
Guillaume de Sax
Esquirol
Michel Duran
Mazios
André Gabriello
Bailiff
Charles Blavette
Casimir
Marcel Maupi
Bellemain
Paul Barge
Milou (uncredited)
Jean-Marie Boyer
Paulo (uncredited)
Pierre Brulé
Chico (uncredited)
d'Andréa
Prat (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Cayatte
- Screenplay & Story
- André Cayatte
- Original Title
- La Fausse Maîtresse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Continental Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Cayatte
André Cayatte, Honoré de Balzac, Michel Duran
Robert Lefebvre
Alfred Greven
Department Leadership Roster
André Cayatte
Director
André Cayatte
Screenplay
Alfred Greven
Producer
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Mistress
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What is Twisted Mistress about?
Guy Carbonnel, a rich industrialist, has more eyes for rugby than for his wife Hélène. René Rivals, his long-time pal, takes advantage of it to court her but Guy is becoming suspicious so René has to find a way to deflect his friend's suspicion. He finally has an idea: he asks Lilian, a circus acrobat, to pose as his mistress. Lilian accepts and they embark on a series of eventful moments.
Who directed Twisted Mistress?
Twisted Mistress was directed by André Cayatte.
Who stars in Twisted Mistress?
The principal cast of Twisted Mistress includes Danielle Darrieux, Lise Delamare, Bernard Lancret, Maurice Baquet, Monique Joyce.
When was Twisted Mistress released and how long is it?
Twisted Mistress was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.