Deadlier Than the Male
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
Film19561h 53m
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- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Language
- French
- Released
- 1956-04-13
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
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In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
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