Série noire
Originally released in 1955. Série noire is a crime/drama film. directed by Pierre Foucaud. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henri Vidal, Monique van Vooren, and Erich von Stroheim
Synopsis
Léo Fardier is a police inspector who goes to prison undercover as a convict. He shares a cell with Mariani, a Corsican mafioso, whose trust he earns. The day Léo leaves prison, the criminal entrusts him with a letter to deliver to his estranged wife. He finds her, and she falls under his spell. The problem is that he, too, has fallen in love with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henri Vidal
as L'inspecteur Léo Fardier
Monique van Vooren
as Eliane, la "femme" de Mariani
Erich von Stroheim
as Sacha Zavaroff
Roger Hanin
as Ménard
Robert Hossein
as Jo
Albert Dinan
as Mariani
Louis Arbessier
as Le commissaire Lefranc
Louis Bugette
as Bastia
René Havard
as Rinaldo
Henri San Juan
as Gauvin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Contact Organisation
- Pathé
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Série noire about?
Léo Fardier is a police inspector who goes to prison undercover as a convict. He shares a cell with Mariani, a Corsican mafioso, whose trust he earns. The day Léo leaves prison, the criminal entr...
Who directed Série noire?
Série noire was directed by Pierre Foucaud.
How long is Série noire?
Série noire has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Série noire released?
Série noire was released on March 4, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Série noire?
The main cast of Série noire includes Henri Vidal, Monique van Vooren, Erich von Stroheim, Roger Hanin, Robert Hossein.