Crimson Curtain
Le Rideau rouge
Synopsis
Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michel Barsacq
Pierrette's youngest son
Edmond Beauchamp
The actor who plays King Duncan
Pierre Brasseur
Ludovic Arn / Macbeth
Michel Simon
Lucien Bertal / Léonard, his understudy / Banquo
Paul Barge
The bistro
Monelle Valentin
Aurélia Nobli / Lady Macbeth
Jean Brochard
Chief Inspector
Olivier Hussenot
Deputy Inspector Gobinet
Lucien Blondeau
Louis Bugette
Daniel Cauchy
Léon
Gérard Darrieu
A stagehand in the theater
Jacques Denoël
An actor
Jacques Dufilho
An actor
Michel Etcheverry
An actor
Henri Gaultier
The doctor on duty
Madeleine Geoffroy
An actor
Gabriel Gobin
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Barsacq
- Screenplay & Story
- André Barsacq, Jean Anouilh
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Rideau rouge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Barsacq
André Barsacq, Jean Anouilh
Joseph Kosma
Department Leadership Roster
André Barsacq
Director
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimson Curtain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crimson Curtain about?
Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
Who directed Crimson Curtain?
Crimson Curtain was directed by André Barsacq.
Who stars in Crimson Curtain?
The principal cast of Crimson Curtain includes Michel Barsacq, Edmond Beauchamp, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon, Paul Barge.
When was Crimson Curtain released and how long is it?
Crimson Curtain was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Crimson Curtain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimson Curtain was composed by Joseph Kosma.