Le trio infernal (1974)

Director:

Francis Girod

Writers:

Solange Fasquelle (novel), Francis Girod,

Stars:

Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Mascha Gonska

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michel Piccoli	...	Georges Sarret
Romy Schneider	...	Philomena Schmidt
Mascha Gonska	...	Catherine Schmidt
Philippe Brizard	...	Chambon
Jean Rigaux	...	Villette
Monica Fiorentini	...	Magali
Luigi Zerbinati
Hubert Deschamps	...	Detreuil
Monique Tarbès	...	Nurse
Andréa Ferréol	...	Noemie
Francis Claude	...	Doctor
Pierre Dac	...	Insurance doctor
Jean-Pierre Honoré
Henri Piccoli
Martine Ferrière

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

bathtub | seduction | acid | vampire | falling from height | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Horror

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Details

Country:

France West Germany Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

22 May 1974 (France)

Also Known As:

The Infernal Trio

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Belstar Productions, Film 66 - Fox Europe Paris, Lira Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min 84 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Twisted Sex: Volume 25 (2009)

User Reviews

Who said Things can't go wrong in France?

It's not too hard to understand what this film is aiming at: It's a farce about the moral of the bourgeoisie, drawn into it's ridiculous opposite by evil mastermind Michel Piccoli and his two willing helpers. The problem is, the figures are way too one-dimensional; they are more caricatures than real persons. How then display a critique of the society that helps create people like this and protects them by judging not from deeds or character, but from class and status? The murderous trio's actions go their calm, undisturbed way, no one minds it, no one asks. Add a bit of nudity here and there, some frivolity, some virginal innocence as counterpart, mix it up, and what do you get? A would-be-comedy that wants to be art. Considering this is based on actual events, the reconstruction leaves an even worse taste. For a film from the worlds leading film nation, filmed during the most promising decades of film and starring good actors, a major disappointment.