Deadlier Than the Male
1956, French. Directed by Julien Duvivier.
The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil
In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Julien DuvivierDirector
- Jean GabinAndré Chatelin
- Danièle DelormeCatherine
- Gérard BlainGérard Delacroix
- Lucienne BogaertGabrielle
- Germaine KerjeanMme Chatelin mère
- Gabrielle FontanMme Jules
- Jean-Paul RoussillonAmédée
- Robert Pizanile président
- Aimé ClariondM. Prévost
- Robert ArnouxM. Bouvier
- Liliane BertAntoinette
- Betty BeckersGermaine
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1956
- Original title
- Voici le temps des assassins...
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Julien Duvivier, Maurice Bessy, Charles Dorat
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Deadlier Than the Male: quick answers
Is Deadlier Than the Male worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Deadlier Than the Male?
Deadlier Than the Male runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Deadlier Than the Male have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Deadlier Than the Male. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Deadlier Than the Male parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Deadlier Than the Male is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Deadlier Than the Male on?
Deadlier Than the Male isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 April 1956. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Deadlier Than the Male?
If you liked Deadlier Than the Male, try The Reckless Moment, The Swimming Pool, The Horse.
Who directed Deadlier Than the Male?
Deadlier Than the Male (1956) was directed by Julien Duvivier and stars Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Gérard Blain.