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Deadlier Than the Male
FRANCE · 1956

Deadlier Than the Male

Julien Duvivier
betrayal manipulation murder deception forbidden attraction
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Synopsis

In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.

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