Le Corbeau
One of the Most Discussed Films in the History of French Cinema!
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders.The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
Who's in it
Cast
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17 billed performers
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Story overview
What It's About
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Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
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- Release date
- Sep 28, 1943
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France
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