Le Tournant dangereux (1954) Directed by Robert Bibal
Drama
Film Synopsis
To get rid of a bothersome husband, a lover encourages his illicit
affair with the wife of a customs officer. At the same time, he
assists the customs officer in stealing a confiscated stash of
cocaine. In doing so, he arranges matters so that the husband
will be charged with the theft...
Script: Robert Bibal, Robert Bettoni (dialogue),
André Tabet (story)
Cinematographer: Pierre Dolley
Music: Louiguy
Cast:Viviane Romance (Lucienne Courtois),
Philippe Lemaire (Freddy),
Armand Mestral (Daniel Courtois),
Maria Pia Casilio (Paquita Simoni),
Enrico Glori (Simoni, le brigadier),
Guy Decomble (M. Léon),
Georges Aminel,
Charles Blavette,
Dany Caron,
Robert Berri,
Huguette Doriane,
Henri Arius,
Antonin Berval
Country: France / Italy
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 97 min
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