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The Unfaithful Wife

The Unfaithful Wife

A psycho-sexual study in murder!

19696.81h 38m

Overview

Insurance executive Charles suspects his wife Hélène of playing the field, so he has a private detective locate his wife's lover, author Victor Pegala.

Directed by Claude Chabrol
Written by Claude Chabrol
Produced by André Génovès
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Top Cast

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

Hélène Desvallées

Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Charles Desvallées

Maurice Ronet

Maurice Ronet

Victor Pegala

Louise Rioton

Louise Rioton

Mamy

Henri Marteau

Henri Marteau

Paul

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François Moro-Giafferi

Frédéric

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Police Officer Duval

Stéphane Di Napoli

Stéphane Di Napoli

Michel Desvallées

Serge Bento

Serge Bento

Bignon

Louise Chevalier

Louise Chevalier

Maid

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipparis, francedeceived husbandbourgeoisieextramarital affairsuspicion of adulteryadulterous wife

About The Unfaithful Wife

The Unfaithful Wife is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1969 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, paris, france, deceived husband, bourgeoisie, extramarital affair, suspicion of adultery. Directed by Claude Chabrol, it stars Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Maurice Ronet. Insurance executive Charles suspects his wife Hélène of playing the field, so he has a private detective locate his wife's lover, author Victor Pegala.

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