Diabolique
1955, French. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
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The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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- Henri-Georges ClouzotDirector
- Véra ClouzotChristina Delassalle
- Simone SignoretNicole Horner
- Paul MeurisseMichel Delassalle
- Charles VanelPolice Inspector Alfred Fichet
- Jean BrochardPlantiveau
- Pierre LarqueyMr. Drain
- Michel SerraultMr. Raymond
- Yves-Marie MaurinMoinet
- Georges PoujoulySoudieu
- Thérèse DornyMrs. Herboux
- Noël RoquevertMr. Herboux
- Jean LefebvreRobert
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1955
- Original title
- Les Diaboliques
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi
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What Diabolique is based on
Diabolique is based on She Who Was No More (1952) by Boileau-Narcejac, published by Éditions Denoël.
1952
She Who Was No More
By Boileau-Narcejac
Published by Éditions Denoël
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Diabolique: quick answers
Is Diabolique worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Diabolique?
Diabolique runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Diabolique have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Diabolique. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Diabolique parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Diabolique is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Diabolique on?
Diabolique is streaming on Artify in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Diabolique?
If you liked Diabolique, try Cracks, The Awakening, Blackwater Lane.
Who directed Diabolique?
Diabolique (1955) was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and stars Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret, Paul Meurisse.
What is Diabolique based on?
Diabolique is based on She Who Was No More (1952) by Boileau-Narcejac, published by Éditions Denoël.