Lovers on a Tightrope(1960)
Cora, the wife of a wealthy Parisian businessman, Daniel, is involved in an affair with Henri, an unscrupulous garage mechanic who has set his sights on Cora's fortune. Daniel becomes suspicious and hires a detective to investigate, but the detective is unsuccessful in pinpointing Cora's extramarital activities.
Movie: Lovers on a Tightrope
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Cora
Daniel
Isabelle
Nurse
Switchboard operator
Carconi
Detective
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Cora, the wife of a wealthy Parisian businessman, Daniel, is involved in an affair with Henri, an unscrupulous garage mechanic who has set his sights on Cora's fortune. Daniel becomes suspicious and hires a detective to investigate, but the detective is unsuccessful in pinpointing Cora's extramarital activities.
Release Date
1960-04-06
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5.8
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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Français
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