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This thriller from Henri-Georges Clouzot, which shocked audiences in Europe and the U.S., is the story of two women—the fragile wife and the willful mistress of the sadistic headmaster of a boys’ boarding school—who hatch a daring revenge plot. With its unprecedented narrative twists and terrifying images, Diabolique is a heart-grabbing benchmark in horror filmmaking, featuring outstanding performances by Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, and Paul Meurisse.
Original Release
01/29/1955
US Release
11/21/1955
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Simone Signoret | Nicole Horner |
| Véra Clouzot | Christina Delassalle |
| Paul Meurisse | Michel Delassalle |
| Charles Vanel | Alfred Fichet, le commissaire / Police Inspector Alfred Fichet |
| Jean Brochard | Plantiveau, le concierge / Plantiveau, caretaker |
| Thérèse Dorny | Mme. Herboux / Mrs. Herboux |
| Michel Serrault | M. Raymond, le surveillant / M. Raymond, teacher |
| Georges Chamarat | Dr. Loisy |
| Robert Dalban | Le garagiste / Garage Owner |
| Camille Guérini | Le photographe / Photographer |
Directors
Writers
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Clouzot, René Masson, Frédéric Grendel
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Simone Signoret | Nicole Horner |
| Véra Clouzot | Christina Delassalle |
| Paul Meurisse | Michel Delassalle |
| Charles Vanel | Alfred Fichet, le commissaire / Police Inspector Alfred Fichet |
| Jean Brochard | Plantiveau, le concierge / Plantiveau, caretaker |
| Thérèse Dorny | Mme. Herboux / Mrs. Herboux |
| Michel Serrault | M. Raymond, le surveillant / M. Raymond, teacher |
| Georges Chamarat | Dr. Loisy |
| Robert Dalban | Le garagiste / Garage Owner |
| Camille Guérini | Le photographe / Photographer |
| Jacques Hilling | L'employé de la morgue / Morgue Receptionist |
| Jean Lefebvre | Le soldat / Robert, drunk soldier |
| Aminda Montserrat | Madame Plantiveau |
| Jean Témerson | Le garçon d'hôtel / Hotel Janitor |
| Jacques Varennes | M. Bridoux, professeur / Dr. Bridoux, specialist |
| Georges Poujouly | Soudieu, un élève / Soudieu, tall student |
| Yves-Marie Maurin | Moinet, une jeune Moynet / Moinet, student wearing striped T-shirt |
| Noël Roquevert | M. Herboux / Mr. Herboux |
| Pierre Larquey | M.Drain, professeur / M. Drain, teacher |
| Jean-Pierre Bonnefous | Le jeune De Gascuel |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Henri-Georges Clouzot | Producer |
| Georges Lourau | Producer |
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Trailers
Diabolique (Uk)
