The Moment of Truth
1952, French. Directed by Jean Delannoy.
Dr Pierre Richard learns that his wife Madeleine has been unfaithful for years. This comes as a shock after a decade of supposedly wedded bliss. Back home, he demands answers, and a long night of explanations ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean DelannoyDirector
- Jean GabinDr Pierre Richard
- Michèle MorganMadeleine Richard
- Daniel GélinDaniel Prévost
- Denise ClairMadame Nicolas, concierge
- Doris DurantiMadame Berlinga
- Lia Di LeoMadame Meunier, nurse
- Simone ParisMony, Madeleine's friend
- Robert DalbanTaboureau
- Jim GéraldEddy, boss of the "Zéro de conduite"
- Raphaël PatorniMadeleine's partner actor
- Denise PrecheurRose, Richards' maid
- Jean-Marc TennbergIntern
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1952
- Original title
- La Minute de vérité
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean Delannoy, Henri Jeanson, Roland Laudenbach
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The Moment of Truth runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is The Moment of Truth on?
The Moment of Truth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 1952. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Moment of Truth?
The Moment of Truth (1952) was directed by Jean Delannoy and stars Jean Gabin, Michèle Morgan, Daniel Gélin.