Le Corbeau (1943)
One of the Most Discussed Films in the History of French Cinema!
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 28, 1943
Cast
- Pierre Fresnay - Le docteur Rémy Germain
- Ginette Leclerc - Denise Saillens
- Micheline Francey - Laura Vorzet
- Héléna Manson - Marie Corbin, l'infirmière
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - La mercière
- Sylvie - La mère du cancéreux
- Liliane Maigné - Rolande Saillens
- Pierre Larquey - Michel Vorzet
- Noël Roquevert - Saillens, le directeur de l'école
- Bernard Lancret - Le substitut
Screenplay
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Adaptation)
- Louis Chavance
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Screenplay)
Music: Tony Aubin
Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer
Editing: Marguerite Beaugé
Production: Continental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
france, paris, france, poison, doctor, gossip, social outcast, rumor, abortion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Corbeau about?
- Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
- Who directed Le Corbeau?
- Le Corbeau was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
- Who stars in Le Corbeau?
- Le Corbeau stars Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Micheline Francey, Héléna Manson, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Sylvie.
- How long is Le Corbeau?
- Le Corbeau has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Le Corbeau?
- Le Corbeau is a Mystery, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Le Corbeau produced?
- Le Corbeau was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Le Corbeau?
- The themes of Le Corbeau include: Medical Drama and Hospital.