Deadlier Than the Male
Voici le temps des assassins...
“The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil”
Synopsis
In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
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Jean Gabin
André Chatelin
Danièle Delorme
Catherine
Gérard Blain
Gérard Delacroix
Lucienne Bogaert
Gabrielle
Germaine Kerjean
Mme Chatelin mère
Gabrielle Fontan
Mme Jules
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Amédée
Robert Pizani
le président
Aimé Clariond
M. Prévost
Robert Arnoux
M. Bouvier
Liliane Bert
Antoinette
Betty Beckers
Germaine
Gaby Basset
une serveuse de la guinguette
Robert Manuel
Mario Bonnacorsi
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier, Maurice Bessy, Charles Dorat, Pierre-Aristide Bréal
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Voici le temps des assassins...
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Les Films Agiman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Maurice Bessy, Charles Dorat, Pierre-Aristide Bréal
Jean Wiener
Armand Thirard
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Charles Dorat
Writer
Pierre-Aristide Bréal
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadlier Than the Male
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadlier Than the Male about?
In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
Who directed Deadlier Than the Male?
Deadlier Than the Male was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in Deadlier Than the Male?
The principal cast of Deadlier Than the Male includes Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Gérard Blain, Lucienne Bogaert, Germaine Kerjean.
When was Deadlier Than the Male released and how long is it?
Deadlier Than the Male was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadlier Than the Male?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadlier Than the Male was composed by Jean Wiener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadlier Than the Male?
Deadlier Than the Male holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).