Le Corbeau (1943)

1943 · Feature film · 92 min · dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot

One of the Most Discussed Films in the History of French Cinema!

• Mystery
• Drama
• Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Writer

Louis Chavance

Composer

Tony Aubin

Cinematography

Nicolas Hayer

Studio

Continental Films

Released

1943-09-28

Running time

92 minutes

Cast & crew

• Henri-Georges Clouzot Director
• Pierre Fresnay
• Ginette Leclerc
• Micheline Francey
• Héléna Manson
• Jeanne Fusier-Gir
• Sylvie
• LLiliane Maigné
• Pierre Larquey

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