Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([8] pages ; 19 cm.). |
Series |
Criterion collection ; 35 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 35.
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System Details |
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby Digital mono; aspect ratio 1.33:1. |
Cast |
Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Charles Vanel, Paul Meurisse, Jean Brochard, Thérèse Dorny, Michel Serrault. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Armand Thirard ; editor, Madeleine Gug ; music, Georges van Parys. |
Note |
Adapted from the novel: Celle qui n'etait plus / Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1955. |
Summary |
Suspense classic that influenced the 1960 movie, Psycho, by Alfred Hitchcock. Tells the story of a sadistic headmaster of a Parisian boarding school who is murdered by his wife and mistress, whom he has mistreated. The women dump his body in a swimming pool. When the pool is drained, the body has disappeared. Then come reports of sightings, terrifying his killers. |
Note |
Special features include Serge Bromberg introduction, selected-scene commentary, new video interview with novelist and film critic Kim Newman, trailer |
Language |
In French with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Boileau-Narcejac -- Film adaptations.
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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Boarding schools -- France -- Paris -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Clouzot, H.-G. (Henri-Georges) Screenwriter. Director.
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Geronimi, Jérôme. Screenwriter.
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Signoret, Simone, 1921-1985. Actor.
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Clouzot, Vera, 1913-1960. Actor.
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Meurisse, Paul, 1913-1979. Actor.
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Vanel, Charles, 1892-1989. Actor.
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Parys, Georges van. Composer.
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Boileau-Narcejac.
Celle qui n'était plus.
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Vera Film.
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Filmsonor (Firm)
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Note |
English title from subtitles: Devils |
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Title on container: Diabolique |
ISBN |
9781604654158 |
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1604654155 |
Standard No. |
715515070911 |
Music No. |
CC2003D Criterion Collection |
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