The read
A Balasaur Score of 82 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 97%. Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 84% of the 89 1940s mystery movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
327 audience votes
Key crew
- Henri-Georges ClouzotDirector
- Louis ChavanceWriter
- Tony AubinOriginal Music Composer
- Henri-Georges ClouzotScreenplay
Cast
- Pierre FresnayLe docteur Rémy Germain
- Ginette LeclercDenise Saillens
- Micheline FranceyLaura Vorzet
- Héléna MansonMarie Corbin, l'infirmière
- Jeanne Fusier-GirLa mercière
- SylvieLa mère du cancéreux
- Liliane MaignéRolande Saillens
- Pierre LarqueyMichel Vorzet
- Noël RoquevertSaillens, le directeur de l'école
- Bernard LancretLe substitut
- Antoine Balpêtréle docteur Delorme
- Jean BrochardBonnevi - le trésorier de l'hôpital
