Thérèse Raquin
Synopsis
Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.
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Simone Signoret
Thérèse Raquin
Raf Vallone
Laurent
Jacques Duby
Camille Raquin
Maria Pia Casilio
Georgette, la bonne
Sylvie
Madame Raquin
Nerio Bernardi
le médecin
Roland Lesaffre
Henri dit « Riton »
Madeleine Barbulée
Mme Noblet
Marcel André
M. Michaud
Paul Frankeur
le contrôleur dans le train
Lucien Hubert
le chef de gare de Dijon
Jacques Hilling
le serveur de l'hôtel
Alain Terrane
un camionneur
Martial Rèbe
M. Grivet
Bernard Véron
Le postier
Jean Sylvère
Francette Vernillat
Françoise, la bossue
Jean Rozenberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Carné, Charles Spaak, Émile Zola
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- Thérèse Raquin
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Paris Films Productions, Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Marcel Carné, Charles Spaak, Émile Zola
Maurice Thiriet
Roger Hubert
Henri Rust, Suzanne Rondeau, Marthe Gottie
Robert Hakim, Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Carné
Director
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Henri Rust
Editor
Robert Hakim
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Suzanne Rondeau
Editor
Paul Bertrand
Production Design
Marthe Gottie
Editor
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Mayo
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Thérèse Raquin.
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Silver Lion – General / Runner-up Awards (1953–1957)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thérèse Raquin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thérèse Raquin about?
Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.
Who directed Thérèse Raquin?
Thérèse Raquin was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Thérèse Raquin?
The principal cast of Thérèse Raquin includes Simone Signoret, Raf Vallone, Jacques Duby, Maria Pia Casilio, Sylvie.
When was Thérèse Raquin released and how long is it?
Thérèse Raquin was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Thérèse Raquin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thérèse Raquin was composed by Maurice Thiriet.
Is Thérèse Raquin based on a book or true story?
Thérèse Raquin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".