Experiment in Evil
1960, French. Directed by Jean Renoir.
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Jean RenoirDirector
- Jean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / Opale
- Teddy BilisJoly
- Michel VitoldDr. Lucien Severin
- Sylviane MargolléLittle Girl Attacked by Opale
- Jacques DanovilleCommissioner Lardaut
- André CertesInspector Salbris
- Jean-Pierre GranvalBoss of the Short-Time Hotel
- Jean BerthoFirst Passer-By during the Aggression
- Jacques CironSecond Passer-By during the Aggression
- Annick AllièresNeighbor
- Dominique DangonLittle Girl's Mother
- Jean TopartDésiré, Butler
Details
- Released
- 4 July 1960
- Original title
- Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Renoir
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Experiment in Evil: quick answers
Is Experiment in Evil worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Experiment in Evil?
Experiment in Evil runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Experiment in Evil have a post-credits scene?
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Experiment in Evil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Experiment in Evil on?
Experiment in Evil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 July 1960. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Experiment in Evil?
If you liked Experiment in Evil, try Megaboa, Jekyll & Hyde, 4 Horsemen: Apocalypse.
Who directed Experiment in Evil?
Experiment in Evil (1960) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold.