DramaThriller
Beast at Bay
Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …
Directed by Pierre Chenal
48
User score
9 votes
Status
Released
Released
June 17, 1959
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
French
Top cast
Françoise Arnoul
Elizabeth Vernoult
Henri Vidal
Daniel Morane
Gaby Sylvia
Gilberte
Agnès Laury
Agnès Le Guen
Jean Brochard
Commissioner François
Madeleine Barbulée
Maria
Harry-Max
Me Doucet, notary
Philippe Mareuil
Alain de Beauvier
Pierre Sergeol
Inspector Beauvais
Georges Douking
Lighthouse keeper
Albert Dinan
Yves Le Guen
Philippe Dumat
Marcel, prisoner
Jack Ary
Inspector
Jacqueline Marbaux
Mrs. Dumas
Jean-François Rémi
Lucien Barjon
Fernand
Gabriel Gobin
Hotelier
Nane Germon
Lady at the restaurant
Hubert de Lapparent
Buyer at the sale
Ariane Lancell
