Ten Days' Wonder
La Décade prodigieuse
“They Broke Every Commandment in the Book!”
Synopsis
Charles Van Horn, son of rich and powerful Théo Van Horn, calls upon his former teacher Paul Régis to help him solve the mystery of his recurring bouts of amnesia.
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Anthony Perkins
Charles Van Horn
Michel Piccoli
Paul Regis
Marlène Jobert
Hélène Van Horn
Orson Welles
Théo Van Horn
Guido Alberti
Ludovic Van Horn
Ermanno Casanova
One-Eyed Old Man
Mathilde Ceccarelli
Receptionist
Eric Frisdal
Charles enfant
Aline Mantovani
Hélène enfant
Corinne Koeningswarter
Hélène enfant
Tsilla Chelton
Mère Théo
Giovanni Sciuto
Prêteur
Vittorio Sanipoli
Commissaire
Fabienne Gaugloff
Petite fille du train
Silvana Blasi
La réceptionniste de l'hôtel d'Alsace (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gardner, Eugene Archer
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- La Décade prodigieuse
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films, Artédis, Les Films La Boétie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Paul Gardner, Eugene Archer, Manfred Lee, Frederic Dannay, Paul Gégauff, Ellery Queen
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Jacques Gaillard
André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
André Génovès
Producer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Manfred Lee
Writer
Frederic Dannay
Writer
Paul Gégauff
Writer
Paul Gardner
Screenplay
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Jacques Gaillard
Editor
Eugene Archer
Screenplay
Karl Lagerfeld
Costume Design
Guy Littaye
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ten Days' Wonder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ten Days' Wonder about?
Charles Van Horn, son of rich and powerful Théo Van Horn, calls upon his former teacher Paul Régis to help him solve the mystery of his recurring bouts of amnesia.
Who directed Ten Days' Wonder?
Ten Days' Wonder was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Ten Days' Wonder?
The principal cast of Ten Days' Wonder includes Anthony Perkins, Michel Piccoli, Marlène Jobert, Orson Welles, Guido Alberti.
When was Ten Days' Wonder released and how long is it?
Ten Days' Wonder was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Ten Days' Wonder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ten Days' Wonder was composed by Pierre Jansen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ten Days' Wonder?
Ten Days' Wonder holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).