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Status
Released
Release
1952
Runtime
1h 50m
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François Donge, a rich industrialist and womaniser, meets a girl nicknamed Bébé who he marries. Ten years later, poisoned by his wife and dying in hospital, he recalls his married life and understands how his wife who adored him suffered from his many affairs and indifference.
23 Cast Members
Danielle Darrieux
Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge
Jean Gabin
François Donge
Gabrielle Dorziat
Mme d'Ortemont
Claude Génia
Jeanne Donge
Jacques Castelot
Doctor Jalabert
Daniel Lecourtois
Georges Donge
Marcel André
Investigating judge
Madeleine Lambert
Madame d'Onneville
Juliette Faber
Marthe, nurse
Jacqueline Porel
Françoise de P.
Gaby Bruyère
Girl in the taxi
Meg Lemonnier
Secretary
Alinda Kristensen
Madame Flament
Yvonne Claudie
Bridge player
Jean-Marc Tennberg
Liftman
Paul Bonifas
Traveler (uncredited)
Maurice Benard
Professor Gaspéri (uncredited)
André Darnay
Bridge player (uncredited)
Noël Darzal
Bridge player (uncredited)
Blanche Denège
Guest (uncredited)
