Scoundrel in White
Docteur Popaul
Synopsis
Paul, a former womanizer, marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Le docteur Paul Simay
Mia Farrow
Christine Dupont
Laura Antonelli
Martine Dupont
Marlène Appelt
L'Infirmière Carole
Dominique Zardi
L'évêque
Daniel Lecourtois
Le professeur Dupont
Daniel Ivernel
Le docteur Berthier
Patrick Préjean
Arthur Ringard
Michel Peyrelon
Joseph Melville
Henri Attal
'La sourde'
Maja Wodecka
Louis Duranton
Monique Fardoulis
Christophe Merle
Madame Steeg
Catherine Ohotnikoff
Josiane Balasko
Une fille laide (non crédité)
Christian Chauvaud
Un copain du Dr. Popaul (non crédité)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gégauff
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Docteur Popaul
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Rizzoli Film, Cerito Films, Les Films de la Boétie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Paul Gégauff, Hubert Monteilhet
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
Alain Belmondo, Georges Casati, André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Claude Chabrol
Director
Alain Belmondo
Producer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Paul Gégauff
Screenplay
Georges Casati
Producer
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
André Génovès
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
TMDB Cal B-rated
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scoundrel in White
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What is Scoundrel in White about?
Paul, a former womanizer, marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
Who directed Scoundrel in White?
Scoundrel in White was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Scoundrel in White?
The principal cast of Scoundrel in White includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mia Farrow, Laura Antonelli, Marlène Appelt, Dominique Zardi.
When was Scoundrel in White released and how long is it?
Scoundrel in White was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Scoundrel in White?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scoundrel in White was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is Scoundrel in White based on a book or true story?
Scoundrel in White is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hubert Monteilhet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scoundrel in White?
Scoundrel in White holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).