Forbidden Fruit
Le Fruit défendu
Synopsis
A doctor, leading an agreed life of the provincial petty bourgeoisie, falls in love with a young woman. As their relationship deepens, he becomes violently jealous and blames her for her dating and friendships.
Top Cast
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Fernandel
Dr. Charles Pellegrin
Françoise Arnoul
Martine Englebert
Jacques Castelot
Boquet, le propriétaire du 'Poker bar'
Fernand Sardou
Fontvielle
René Génin
Le docteur Marchandeau
Pierrette Bruno
Toinette, la garde-barrière
Manuel Gary
Jacky
Max Dalcourt
Odette Roger
Mireille Ponsard
Micheline Gary
Léa
Hélène Tossy
Madame Rochemaure
Jacques Gencel
Justin
Yannick Malloire
Une fillette du docteur/Pellegrin's daughter
Marie Martine
Une fillette du docteur
Raymond Pellegrin
Octave
Sylvie
Madame Pellegrin mère
Claude Nollier
Armande Pellegrin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon
- Original Score
- Paul Durand
- Original Title
- Le Fruit défendu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- gray-film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Georges Simenon
Paul Durand
Henri Alekan
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Georges Simenon
Writer
Paul Durand
Original Music Composer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Forbidden Fruit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Fruit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden Fruit about?
A doctor, leading an agreed life of the provincial petty bourgeoisie, falls in love with a young woman. As their relationship deepens, he becomes violently jealous and blames her for her dating and friendships.
Who directed Forbidden Fruit?
Forbidden Fruit was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in Forbidden Fruit?
The principal cast of Forbidden Fruit includes Fernandel, Françoise Arnoul, Jacques Castelot, Fernand Sardou, René Génin.
When was Forbidden Fruit released and how long is it?
Forbidden Fruit was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden Fruit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden Fruit was composed by Paul Durand.