Beast at Bay

Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …

Director: Pierre Chenal

Cast: Françoise Arnoul, Henri Vidal, Gaby Sylvia, Agnès Laury, Jean Brochard, Madeleine Barbulée, Harry-Max, Philippe Mareuil

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