Movie: Beast at Bay

Top 10 Billed Cast

Françoise Arnoul
Françoise Arnoul

Elizabeth Vernoult

Henri Vidal
Henri Vidal

Daniel Morane

Gaby Sylvia
Gaby Sylvia

Gilberte

Agnès Laury
Agnès Laury

Agnès Le Guen

Jean Brochard
Jean Brochard

Commissioner François

Madeleine Barbulée
Madeleine Barbulée

Maria

Harry-Max
Harry-Max

Me Doucet, notary

Philippe Mareuil
Philippe Mareuil

Alain de Beauvier

Pierre Sergeol
Pierre Sergeol

Inspector Beauvais

Georges Douking
Georges Douking

Lighthouse keeper

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    Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …

  • Release Date

    1959-06-17

  • Average

    4.2

  • Rating:

    2.1 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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