Direction: H.G. Clouzot

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Yves Montand · Charles Vanel · Véra Clouzot · Peter van Eyck

Synopsis The Wages of Fear (1953) follows the harrowing journey of four men in a desolate South American oil settlement who accept a perilous assignment to transport trucks filled with nitroglycerin across a hazardous mountain path. As they navigate their volatile...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Simone Signoret · Véra Clouzot · Paul Meurisse · Charles Vanel

Synopsis Diabolique (1955) centers around Michel Delasalle (Paul Meurisse), the principal of a small-town boarding school, who finds himself at the center of a deadly scheme. The mastermind behind this plot is his wife, Christina (Véra Clouzot), who teams up with...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Ginette LeClerc · Micheline Francey · Pierre Larquey

Synopsis The Raven (1943) plunges viewers into the chaos that grips the quiet town of St. Robin when a series of anonymous poison-pen letters, signed "Le Corbeau" (The Raven), begin to circulate. These letters target influential residents, accusing them of various...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pablo Picasso · H.G. Clouzot · Claude Renoir

Synopsis The Mystery of Picasso (1956) offers a unique and captivating glimpse into the creative process of Pablo Picasso. Through the use of a specially crafted transparent surface, the film allows viewers to witness the artist's work unfold in real-time. The...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Suzy Delair · Bernard Blier · Louis Jouvet · Simone Renant

Synopsis Jenny Lamour (Quay of the Goldsmiths) (1947) follows the story of an aspiring music hall performer, Jenny Lamour, who is determined to achieve stardom and is prepared to associate with older men who admire her performances, which provokes jealousy in...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Brigitte Bardot · Sami Frey · Charles Vanel · Marie-José Nat

Synopsis The Truth (1960) follows the gripping courtroom drama of Dominique Marceau, who stands accused of murdering Gilbert Tellier. The legal battle unfolds as attorneys fiercely debate the motives behind the crime, questioning whether it was a calculated act or a...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Pierre Fresnay · Suzy Delair · Jean Tissier · Pierre Larquey

Synopsis The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942) follows the story of a cunning detective, Inspector Wens, who strategically relocates to a bustling Parisian lodging house with a singular mission: to apprehend a notorious serial killer who has been terrorizing the...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Serge Reggiani · Michel Auclair · Cécile Aubry · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Manon (1949) is a cinematic adaptation of Abbé Prévost's renowned French novel "Manon Lescaut," set against the backdrop of post-World War II France. The story revolves around a former French Resistance fighter who saves Manon from a vengeful mob accusing...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Laurent Terzieff · Elisabeth Wiener · Bernard Fresson · Dany Carrel

Synopsis Woman in Chains (Female Prisoner) (1968) follows the story of Stanislas Hassler, a prominent figure in the art world who revolutionizes modern art through his gallery, showcasing works with unique shapes, colors, and textures. Gilbert Moreau, one of the artists...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Curd Jürgens · Peter Ustinov · O.E. Hasse · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis The Spies (1957) follows a psychiatrist who, in a state of financial desperation, agrees to a clandestine arrangement with a spy. The deal involves concealing an enigmatic individual within his clinic in exchange for a substantial sum of one million...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Marie Bell · Armand Bernard · Bill Bocket · Roger Dann

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast H.G. Clouzot · Véra Clouzot · Louis Jouvet · Maurice Pecqueux

Synopsis Le voyage en Brésil (Brasil) (S) (1950) is an incomplete documentary that director Henri-Georges Clouzot envisioned while on his honeymoon with his wife Véra Clouzot, who has Brazilian roots. The film was intended to explore the vibrant landscapes and culture...

Direction André Cayatte · H.G. Clouzot · Jean Dréville · Georges Lampin

Cast Bernard Blier · Louis Jouvet · Noël-Noël · François Périer

Direction H.G. Clouzot · Joe May

Cast Jan Kiepura · Claudie Clèves · Charles Dechamps · Lucien Baroux

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Danièle Delorme · Louis Jouvet · Bourvil · Saturnin Fabre

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Germaine Aussey · Boucot Fils · Jean Wall

Synopsis La terreur des Batignolles (1931) is a comedic caper movie that culminates in a surprising and clever plot twist, reminiscent of the works of O. Henry. The film follows a group of characters as they navigate a series of humorous...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast H.G. Clouzot · Véra Clouzot · Louis Jouvet · Maurice Pecqueux

Synopsis Brasil (S) (1950) is an incomplete documentary that was intended to showcase the vibrant country of Brazil. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the project was conceived during his honeymoon with his wife Véra Clouzot, who has Brazilian roots. Unfortunately, only a...