Monsieur Verdoux
📖 Synopsis
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A Comedy of Murders.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
Mady CorrellMona Verdoux
Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux
Robert LewisMaurice Bottello
Audrey BetzMartha Bottello
Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid
Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monsieur Verdoux about?
- The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
- Who directed Monsieur Verdoux?
- Monsieur Verdoux was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- When was Monsieur Verdoux released?
- Monsieur Verdoux was released on August 27, 1947.
- How long is Monsieur Verdoux?
- Monsieur Verdoux has a runtime of 2h 4m.
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