
Daybreak(1939)
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.


Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.

Simone Signoret
Thérèse Raquin

Raf Vallone
Laurent

Jacques Duby
Camille Raquin

Maria Pia Casilio
Georgette, la bonne

Sylvie
Madame Raquin

Nerio Bernardi
le médecin

Roland Lesaffre
Henri dit « Riton »

Madeleine Barbulée
Mme Noblet

Marcel André
M. Michaud

Paul Frankeur
le contrôleur dans le train
Thérèse Raquin is a drama, crime, romance film released in 1953 exploring themes of french noir. Directed by Marcel Carné, it stars Simone Signoret, Raf Vallone, Jacques Duby. Star-crossed lovers Thérèse and Laurent think they've gotten away with murder after Thérèse's weakling husband "falls" from a speeding train. But when forced to contend with a blackmailer's demands and the mute accusations of Thérèse's mother-in-law, it's only a matter of time before the law, their passion or blind chance trips them up.
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