Don't Tempt the Devil
Les Bonnes Causes
Synopsis
A lovely young nurse finds herself framed for the murder of a hospital patient who died after she administered an injection.
Top Cast
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Bourvil
Albert Gaudet, investigating judge
Marina Vlady
Catherine Dupré
Virna Lisi
Gina Bianchi, nurse
Pierre Brasseur
Charles Cassidi, lawyer for Mrs. Dupré
Umberto Orsini
Maître Philliet, lawyer for Gina Bianchi
Mony Dalmès
Mrs. Marjorie, brothel keeper
Jacques Monod
Prosecutor Magnin
Jacques Mauclair
Georges Boisset, Mrs. Dupré's neighbor
Jean-Loup Philippe
Gina Bianchi's ex-boyfriend
Robert Vidalin
President of the assize court
Gilbert Gil
Garat, journalist in the pay of Me Cassidi
Daniel Lecourtois
Lawyer
Mohamed Jamoussy
Hubert Noël
Catherine Dupré's lover
Hubert Deschamps
Dr. Mermet
Raymond Devime
Marcel Cuvelier
Me Cassidi's secretary
Roger Rudel
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Jeanson, Christian-Jaque, Jean Laborde, Paul Andréota
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Les Bonnes Causes
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Méditerrannée Cinéma Production, Flora Film, Mizar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Henri Jeanson, Christian-Jaque, Jean Laborde, Paul Andréota
Georges Garvarentz
Armand Thirard
Jacques Desagneaux
Georges Cheyko
Department Leadership Roster
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Georges Cheyko
Producer
Christian-Jaque
Director
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Christian-Jaque
Writer
Paul Andréota
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Tempt the Devil
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What is Don't Tempt the Devil about?
A lovely young nurse finds herself framed for the murder of a hospital patient who died after she administered an injection.
Who directed Don't Tempt the Devil?
Don't Tempt the Devil was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in Don't Tempt the Devil?
The principal cast of Don't Tempt the Devil includes Bourvil, Marina Vlady, Virna Lisi, Pierre Brasseur, Umberto Orsini.
When was Don't Tempt the Devil released and how long is it?
Don't Tempt the Devil was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Tempt the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Tempt the Devil was composed by Georges Garvarentz.
Is Don't Tempt the Devil based on a book or true story?
Don't Tempt the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Laborde".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Tempt the Devil?
Don't Tempt the Devil holds official age classifications: FR: TP.