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Cast
Raymond Rouleau
as Paul Rémi, le directeur du théâtre
Jeanne Moreau
as Mona Rémi, la femme de Paul
Raymond Pellegrin
as Andrieux
Etchika Choureau
as Marie, la dactylo de la troupe
Marcel André
as l'inspecteur Gosset
Paul Azaïs
as l'infirmier brancardier
Claude Borelli
as Jany Noël
Jacques Charon
as Antonio Pan, le jeune premier
Paul Demange
as Émile Carcassone
Louis de Funès
as Mr Marcange, l'auteur de la pièce
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
Votes18
DirectorHenri Decoin
WritersJacques Robert, Henri Decoin, François Boyer
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Scheming Women
About The Scheming Women
The renowned theatre manager, Paul Rémy, is accused by his general secretary Andrieux of having killed his partner. On the advice of his wife Mona, Paul goes into hiding in a psychiatric hospital to escape from the police. But Andrieux seduces Mona who then turns against her husband.
Directed by Henri Decoin, The Scheming Women leans on a strong ensemble — Raymond Rouleau, Jeanne Moreau, Raymond Pellegrin — 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 crime titles of 1954.
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