
A group of travelers, including a monk, stay in a lonely inn in the mountains. The host confesses the monk his habit of serving poisoned soup to the guests, to rob their possessions and to bury them in the backyard.
Directed by Claude Autant-Lara, The Red Inn leans on a strong ensemble — Fernandel, Françoise Rosay, Marie-Claire Olivia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1951.
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