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Don't Tempt the Devil

Don't Tempt the Devil

19636.12h 0m

Overview

A lovely young nurse finds herself framed for the murder of a hospital patient who died after she administered an injection.

Directed by Christian-Jaque
Written by Henri Jeanson, Jean Laborde, Paul Andréota
Produced by Georges Cheyko
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Top Cast

Bourvil

Bourvil

Albert Gaudet, investigating judge

Marina Vlady

Marina Vlady

Catherine Dupré

Virna Lisi

Virna Lisi

Gina Bianchi, nurse

Pierre Brasseur

Pierre Brasseur

Charles Cassidi, lawyer for Mrs. Dupré

Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

Maître Philliet, lawyer for Gina Bianchi

Mony Dalmès

Mony Dalmès

Mrs. Marjorie, brothel keeper

Jacques Monod

Jacques Monod

Prosecutor Magnin

Jacques Mauclair

Jacques Mauclair

Georges Boisset, Mrs. Dupré's neighbor

J

Jean-Loup Philippe

Gina Bianchi's ex-boyfriend

R

Robert Vidalin

President of the assize court

Themes & Keywords

paris, francenursemoneymurderjusticecriminal lawyerunfaithful wifewomenfrench

About Don't Tempt the Devil

Don't Tempt the Devil is a drama, crime film released in 1963 exploring themes of paris, france, nurse, money, murder, justice, criminal lawyer. Directed by Christian-Jaque, it stars Bourvil, Marina Vlady, Virna Lisi. A lovely young nurse finds herself framed for the murder of a hospital patient who died after she administered an injection.

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