Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Starring: Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel, Jean Brochard, Noel Roquevert, Georges Chamarat, Jacques Varennes, Michel Serrault
Contributors: Louis de Masure, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jerome Geronimi, Rene Masson, Frederic Grendel, Georges van Parys, Armand Thirard
Les Diaboliques, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, is a masterful psychological thriller that has influenced countless suspense films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Set in a provincial French school, the story follows Christina (Vera Clouzot) and Nicole (Simone Signoret), the frail wife and the mistress of a cruel headmaster, Michel Delasalle (Paul Meurisse). Together, they conspire to murder him. However, when Michel’s body mysteriously disappears, their carefully crafted plan unravels into a chilling nightmare. A landmark of suspense cinema, *Les Diaboliques* is a must-watch for lovers of classic thrillers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Henri-Georges Clouzot |
| Starring | Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel, Jean Brochard, Noel Roquevert, Georges Chamarat, Jacques Varennes, Michel Serrault |
| Contributors | Louis de Masure, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jerome Geronimi, Rene Masson, Frederic Grendel, Georges van Parys, Armand Thirard |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC2002BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629549416 |
| Main Language | French |
| Subtitles | English |
| Region | A, B, C |
| Release Date | 5 June 2017 |
| Originally Issued | 1955 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 118g |
| Dimensions | 171 x 15 x 141 (mm) |
| Genre | World Cinema |
| BBFC Certification | 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over) |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 116 minutes |
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