Movie Description
Les Parents terribles
(1948)Overview
Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jean Cocteau
- Producer : Francis Cosne,Alexandre Mnouchkine
- Writer : Jean Cocteau
- Editor : Jacqueline Sadoul
- Cast : Jean Marais,Josette Day,Yvonne de Bray,Marcel André,Gabrielle Dorziat,Jean Cocteau
Cast
Michel
Madeleine
Yvonne dite 'Sophie'
Georges
Tante Léo
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLes Parents terribles
Status Released
Release Information
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1948-12-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesLes Films Ariane
Genres
- Drama
