Summaries

Alain Revent, a seductive and refined man, derives a peculiar satisfaction from debasing his wives. The first, driven to the brink of despair, throws herself out of a window. Enlisting the help of an equally perverse casual acquaintance, Dino, the "handsome brute" proceeds to emotionally torture his second wife, Nathalie. The sadistic plan is picked up on by Officer Leroy who suspects the truth. Will he be able to snatch the unfortunate woman from the evil Alain's clutches?

Alain Revent, a seductive and refined man, derives a peculiar satisfaction from debasing his wives. The first, driven to the brink of despair, throws herself out of a window. Enlisting the help of an equally perverse casual acquaintance, Dino, the "handsome brute" proceeds to emotionally torture his second wife, Nathalie. The sadistic plan is picked up on by Officer Leroy who suspects the truth. Will he be able to snatch the unfortunate woman from the evil Alain's clutches?—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • murder investigation
  • giallo
  • french giallo
  • sleazy giallo
  • fall from height
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Feb 9, 1971
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Italy France
Language French
Filming locations Paris, France
Production companies Mega Film Paris-Cannes Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 5m
Sound mix Mono
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