Section des disparus (1956)
Directed by Pierre Chenal

Drama

Film Synopsis

Juan has married Mendi for her fortune. When she discovers that her husband is having an affair, Mendi threatens to cut off his allowance. If he dares to divorce her, he will become destitute. Juan has no intention of being defeated by his wife. He decides to feign his own death...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pierre Chenal
  • Script: Pierre Chenal, Domingo Di Núbila, Agustín Cuzzani (dialogue), David Goodis (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Américo Hoss
  • Music: Juan Ehlert
  • Cast: Nicole Maurey (Diana Lander), Maurice Ronet (Juan Milford), Inda Ledesma (Mendy Milford), Ubaldo Martínez (L'inspecteur Uribe), Guillermo Battaglia (Le commissaire de police), Luis Otero (Le vagabond), Élida Dey (L'amie de Diana), Alberto Quiles (Peña), Rafael Diserio (Hombre en yate), José Comellas, Pedro Pompillo, Dora Vernet, André Norevó, Marisa Núñez, Amalia Bernabé, Jorge Villoldo, Alberto Bacigaluppi, Nelly Lagos, Enrique Brown, Raúl Deval
  • Country: France / Argentina
  • Language: Spanish / French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 85 min

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