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Pirulliset

Original title: Les diaboliques
  • 19551955
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
66K
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Pirulliset (1955)
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CrimeDramaHorror

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
8.1/10
66K
YOUR RATING
  • 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
  • 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
    • 208User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

    Videos1

    Diabolique: The Criterion Collection
    Trailer 1:15
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    Photos113

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

    Top cast

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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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    Storyline

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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 Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: What's Wrong with Home Video (1988)

    User reviews208

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    8/10
    Good movie
    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Diabolique" (1955) is a really good mystery drama. It starts as a drama and then later some of the characters must done something horrible, but the true suspense comes after something very "not according to a plan" happens.

    I liked the performances in this movie. Directing and writing was also great, as well as the involving story. The ending was surprising as well.

    Overall, "Diabolique" isn't a horror movie as its genre description says - its a very solid mystery drama. It has involving story and it is very well done. Good movie overall.
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    • Dec 20, 2018

    FAQ10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1956 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Diabolique
    • 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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    Box office

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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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