Therese
Thérèse Desqueyroux
Synopsis
Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family name and property. They live in an isolated country mansion surrounded by servants. Early in her marriage her only comforts are her fondness for Bernard's pine-tree forest, which was her primary reason for marrying him, and her love for her sister-in-law and Bernard's half-sister, Anne. The movie recounts in flashback the circumstances that led to her being charged with poisoning her husband.
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Emmanuelle Riva
Thérèse Desqueyroux
Philippe Noiret
Bernard Desqueyroux
Édith Scob
Anne De La Trave
Sami Frey
Jean Azevedo
Renée Devillers
Mme De La Trave
Jeanne Pérez
Balionte
Hélène Dieudonné
Tante Clara
Richard Saint-Bris
Hector De La Trave
Jean-Jacques Rémy
le spécialiste
Jacques Monod
Maître Duros
Lucien Nat
Laroque
Harry Vardier
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Franju
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Franju, Claude Mauriac, François Mauriac
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Thérèse Desqueyroux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Filmel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Franju
Georges Franju, Claude Mauriac, François Mauriac
Maurice Jarre
Christian Matras, Raymond Heil
Gilbert Natot
Eugène Lépicier
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Franju
Director
Georges Franju
Writer
Claude Mauriac
Writer
Eugène Lépicier
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Raymond Heil
Director of Photography
Gilbert Natot
Editor
Jacques Chalvet
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Movies
Notable French movies 1950s to 1980s
French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
Volpi Cup for Best Actress (1935–Present)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Therese
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Therese about?
Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family name and property. They live in an isolated country mansion surrounded by servants. Early in her marriage her only comforts are her fondness for Bernard's pine-tree forest, which was her primary reason for marrying him, and her love for her sister-in-law and Bernard's half-sister, Anne. The movie recounts in flashback the circumstances that led to her being charged with poisoning her husband.
Who directed Therese?
Therese was directed by Georges Franju.
Who stars in Therese?
The principal cast of Therese includes Emmanuelle Riva, Philippe Noiret, Édith Scob, Sami Frey, Renée Devillers.
When was Therese released and how long is it?
Therese was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Therese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Therese was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Therese based on a book or true story?
Therese is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "François Mauriac".