The Unfaithful Wife
La Femme infidèle
“A psycho-sexual study in murder!”
Synopsis
A man begins to believe his wife is cheating on him.
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4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-07
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Stéphane Audran
Hélène Desvallées
Michel Bouquet
Charles Desvallées
Maurice Ronet
Victor Pegala
Louise Rioton
Mamy
Henri Marteau
Paul
François Moro-Giafferi
Frédéric
Michel Duchaussoy
Police Officer Duval
Stéphane Di Napoli
Michel Desvallées
Serge Bento
Bignon
Louise Chevalier
Maid
Dominique Zardi
Truck driver
Henri Attal
Man in cafe
Donatella Turri
Brigitte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Riga International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- La Femme infidèle
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cinegai, Les Films de la Boétie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
André Génovès
Producer
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unfaithful Wife
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What is The Unfaithful Wife about?
A man begins to believe his wife is cheating on him.
Who directed The Unfaithful Wife?
The Unfaithful Wife was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in The Unfaithful Wife?
The principal cast of The Unfaithful Wife includes Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Maurice Ronet, Louise Rioton, Henri Marteau.
When was The Unfaithful Wife released and how long is it?
The Unfaithful Wife was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unfaithful Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unfaithful Wife was composed by Pierre Jansen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unfaithful Wife?
The Unfaithful Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).