Diabolique
Les Diaboliques
“See it, be amazed at it, but...BE QUIET ABOUT IT!”
Synopsis
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
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DIABOLIQUE Trailer (1955) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-29
Top Cast
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Véra Clouzot
Christina Delassalle
Simone Signoret
Nicole Horner
Paul Meurisse
Michel Delassalle
Charles Vanel
Police Inspector Alfred Fichet
Jean Brochard
Plantiveau
Pierre Larquey
Mr. Drain
Michel Serrault
Mr. Raymond
Yves-Marie Maurin
Moinet
Georges Poujouly
Soudieu
Thérèse Dorny
Mrs. Herboux
Noël Roquevert
Mr. Herboux
Jean Lefebvre
Robert
Robert Dalban
Garage Owner
Georges Chamarat
Dr. Loisy
Madeleine Suffel
Counter Clerk
Jean Témerson
Hotel Janitor
Jacques Hilling
Morgue Receptionist
Camille Guérini
Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi, Frédéric Grendel, Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau, René Masson
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Les Diaboliques
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Véra Films, Filmsonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi, Frédéric Grendel, Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau, René Masson
Georges Van Parys
Armand Thirard
Madeleine Gug
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Georges Lourau
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Director
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producer
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Georges Lourau
Producer
Carven
Costume Design
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Writer
Jérôme Géronimi
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diabolique
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What is Diabolique about?
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
Who directed Diabolique?
Diabolique was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Who stars in Diabolique?
The principal cast of Diabolique includes Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel, Jean Brochard.
When was Diabolique released and how long is it?
Diabolique was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Diabolique?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diabolique was composed by Georges Van Parys.
Is Diabolique based on a book or true story?
Diabolique is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Narcejac", Novel: "Pierre Boileau".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diabolique?
Diabolique holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).