The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Claude ChabrolDirector
- Claude ChabrolWriter
- Martial MatthieuWriter
- Paul GégauffWriter
- Pierre JansenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jacques CharrierAlbin Mercier
- Walther ReyerAndreas Hartmann
- Stéphane AudranHélène
- Daniel BoulangerUn policier
- Erika TweerCast
- Michaël MunzerCast
- Claude RometCast
- Louis Le PinCast
- André BadinUn policier
- Jean DavisCast
- Claude ChabrolL'homme dans le peep show
- Cécilia AttiasLa petite fille
Stills
Themes
adulteryjournalistblackmailbavaria, germanyseductionlosercheat on husbandwritervoyeurismreportprofessional jealousy