Deadlier Than the Male

Voici le temps des assassins...

“The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil”

In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.

Director

Julien Duvivier

Screenplay

Pierre-Aristide Bréal

Screenplay

Charles Dorat

Status

Released

Release date

13/04/1956

Original language

French