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Diabolique

Original title: Les diaboliques
  • 19551955
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
66K
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Diabolique (1955)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Horror
The wife and mistress of a loathed school principal plan to murder him with what they believe is the perfect alibi.The wife and mistress of a loathed school principal plan to murder him with what they believe is the perfect alibi.The wife and mistress of a loathed school principal plan to murder him with what they believe is the perfect alibi.
IMDb RATING
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66K
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  • Director
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot
  • Writers
    • Pierre Boileau(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
    • Thomas Narcejac(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot(scenario and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Simone Signoret
    • Véra Clouzot
    • Paul Meurisse
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot
  • Writers
    • Pierre Boileau(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
    • Thomas Narcejac(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
    • Henri-Georges Clouzot(scenario and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Simone Signoret
    • Véra Clouzot
    • Paul Meurisse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 206User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

    Videos1

    Diabolique: The Criterion Collection
    Trailer 1:15
    Diabolique: The Criterion Collection

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    Véra Clouzot in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)
    Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Paul Meurisse in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot, Henri Humbert, and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Paul Meurisse in Diabolique (1955)
    Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Diabolique (1955)

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    Simone Signoret
    Simone Signoret
    • Nicole Horner
    Véra Clouzot
    Véra Clouzot
    • Christina Delassalle
    • (as Vera Clouzot)
    Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse
    • Michel Delassalle
    Charles Vanel
    Charles Vanel
    • Alfred Fichet, le commissaire
    Jean Brochard
    Jean Brochard
    • Plantiveau, le concierge
    Thérèse Dorny
    • Mme. Herboux
    Michel Serrault
    Michel Serrault
    • M. Raymond, le surveillant
    Georges Chamarat
    Georges Chamarat
    • Dr. Loisy
    Robert Dalban
    Robert Dalban
    • Le garagiste
    Camille Guérini
    • Le photographe
    • (as Camille Guerini)
    Jacques Hilling
    Jacques Hilling
    • L'employé de la morgue
    Jean Lefebvre
    Jean Lefebvre
    • Le soldat
    Aminda Montserrat
    • Madame Plantiveau
    Jean Témerson
    • Le garçon d'hôtel
    • (as Jean Temerson)
    Jacques Varennes
    Jacques Varennes
    • M. Bridoux, professeur
    Georges Poujouly
    Georges Poujouly
    • Soudieu, un élève
    Yves-Marie Maurin
    • Moinet, une jeune Moynet
    Noël Roquevert
    Noël Roquevert
    • M. Herboux
    • Director
      • Henri-Georges Clouzot
    • Writers
      • Pierre Boileau(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
      • Thomas Narcejac(novel "Celle qui n'était plus")
      • Henri-Georges Clouzot(scenario and dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      After director Henri-Georges Clouzot bought the film rights to the original novel, he reportedly beat Alfred Hitchcock by only a matter of hours.
    • Goofs
      When Christina is watching the caretaker from her class as he inspects the swimming pool, she is calling out English irregular verbs for her pupils to recite the forms. As the caretaker turns to the pool, she calls out 'turn' and then as he looks in the water she calls out 'find'. 'Turn' is not an irregular verb.
    • Quotes

      Plantiveau, le concierge: Watch out, ma'am. That's the deep part where you are.

      Christina Delassalle: There is no danger. I can swim.

      Plantiveau, le concierge: That don't mean a thing. It's always the ones who know how that get drowned. The ones who can't, don't go near the pool.

    • Crazy credits
      The movie ends with a text screen commenting on what the viewer has witnessed, and a request not to spoil the ending for those who are planning to see the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      USA release in 1955 ran 107 minutes rather than 116 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: What's Wrong with Home Video (1988)

    User reviews206

    Review
    Top review
    A Great Thriller - See It As Soon As You Can
    "Les Diaboliques" has one of the best plots you will ever find in any mystery or suspense thriller. The excellent directing, acting, and writing combine with the story itself to make it a memorable experience.

    If you enjoy quality mysteries or thrillers, you will almost certainly enjoy this one - and if you have not seen it yet, you might just want to buy or rent it now, before you read any more reviews. This comment will avoid any discussion at all of the actual plot itself, because the less you know in advance, the more you will enjoy it. The few implausible elements in the story do not detract at all from the enjoyment.

    A great plot does not all by itself make a good movie, and everything works especially well here because of the expert pacing by director Henri-Georges Clouzot and good, mostly understated acting by the main actors. We are drawn into their world very nicely. Everything about the characters and events is built up perfectly, to give the brilliant climax its full effect. Once again, see it before you find out any more.

    Even if you do not normally watch black-and-white films or foreign movies (this is in French), if you enjoy thrillers, watch "Les Diaboliques" as soon as you have the chance.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Devils
    • Filming locations
      • Château de L'Étang-la-Ville, 8 Rue de Fonton, L'Étang-la-Ville, Yvelines, France
    • Production companies
      • Filmsonor
      • Vera Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,498
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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