Poison
Originally released in 1951. Poison is a comedy film. directed by Sacha Guitry. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michel Simon, Jean Debucourt, and Jacques Varennes
Synopsis
Paul Braconnier and his wife Blandine only have one thing in mind: to find a way to kill each other without risk. After listening to a radio show, Paul decides to go to Paris to meet a famous lawyer in the acquittal of the murderers. He tells the lawyer that he killed his wife. The lawyer asks Paul to reconstruct the circumstances of the drama. Without knowing it, he explains, in spite of himself, the way for Paul to murder his wife by putting the odds on his side to avoid death penalty or even be released...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (75 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Simon
as Paul Louis Victor Braconnier
Jean Debucourt
as Maître Aubanel
Jacques Varennes
as Le procureur
Germaine Reuver
as Blandine Braconnier
Marcelle Arnold
as Germaine Chevillard
Georges Bever
as Mr Gaillard
Nicolas Amato
as Victor Boitevin
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as Mme Tyberghen
Pauline Carton
as Mme Michaud
Albert Duvaleix
as L'abbé Méthivier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poison about?
Paul Braconnier and his wife Blandine only have one thing in mind: to find a way to kill each other without risk. After listening to a radio show, Paul decides to go to Paris to meet a famous lawye...
Who directed Poison?
Poison was directed by Sacha Guitry.
How long is Poison?
Poison has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Poison released?
Poison was released on November 30, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poison?
The main cast of Poison includes Michel Simon, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Varennes, Germaine Reuver, Marcelle Arnold.