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Cast
Fernandel
as Dr. Charles Pellegrin
Françoise Arnoul
as Martine Englebert
Jacques Castelot
as Boquet, le propriétaire du 'Poker bar'
Fernand Sardou
as Fontvielle
René Génin
as Le docteur Marchandeau
Pierrette Bruno
as Toinette, la garde-barrière
Manuel Gary
as Jacky
Max Dalcourt
as Cast
Odette Roger
as Cast
Mireille Ponsard
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes14
DirectorHenri Verneuil
WritersGeorges Simenon
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsForbidden Fruit
About Forbidden Fruit
A doctor, leading an agreed life of the provincial petty bourgeoisie, falls in love with a young woman. As their relationship deepens, he becomes violently jealous and blames her for her dating and friendships.
Directed by Henri Verneuil, Forbidden Fruit leans on a strong ensemble — Fernandel, Françoise Arnoul, Jacques Castelot — 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 romance titles of 1952.
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