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Diabolique

The movie Diabolique was based on the book Celle Qui N'Etait Plus.

Which one did you like better, the movie or the book?  There are 11 votes for the book, and 8 votes for the movie.

Movie details for Diabolique

The movie was released in 1996 and directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. Diabolique was produced by Warner Home Video. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.

Actors on this movie include Sharon Stone, Isabelle Adjani, Chazz Palminteri, Kathy Bates, Spalding Gray, Shirley Knight, Allen Garfield, Adam Hann-Byrd, Donal Logue, Diana Bellamy, Clea Lewis, J.J. Abrams, O'Neal Compton, Bingo O'Malley, Stephen Liska, James Kisicki, Kevin Vinay, Cory Pattak, Kate Young and Sophia Salguero.

 

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Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1955 French thriller Diabolique is the epitome of noir. As a twisted plot unravels, the scene is set for murder and deceit. The Devils (a.k.a. Les Diaboliques) live at a rundown boys home with Michel Delasalle (Paul Meurisse) as th... Read More
Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1955 French thriller Diabolique is the epitome of noir. As a twisted plot unravels, the scene is set for murder and deceit. The Devils (a.k.a. Les Diaboliques) live at a rundown boys home with Michel Delasalle (Paul Meurisse) as the cruel headmaster treating the students with disdain and indignity. His wife, Christina Delasalle (played by Véra Clouzot), an ex-nun and owner of the school before their marriage, experiences the brunt of his abuse. He humiliates Christina in front of the student body and faculty and then flaunts his insidious affairs in front of her. Christina rebels quietly, although her heart condition leaves her vulnerable and too fragile to resist her husband's brute strength. Ironically, it is Michel's mistress Nicole Horner (Simone Signoret), another teacher at the school, who encourages Christina to plot a sinister revenge against him. As the abuse continues, "Cricri" is forced to make a decision as she realizes her husband will never grant her a divorce and give up the school. Since both divorce and murder are sins against God, Christina's religious beliefs conflict with Nicole's manipulation and ideas of revenge. As she is forced to choose, her actions result in a surprising and suspenseful turn of events that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat! (English subtitles) --Michele Goodson

Book details for Celle Qui N'Etait Plus

Celle Qui N'Etait Plus was written by Pierre Boileau. The book was published in 1952 by Irhe bayerische Ruck. More information on the book is available on Amazon.com.

Pierre Boileau also wrote Choice Cuts (1966).

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Tri-Language paperback in English, French & German based on "The Fiends" written by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac published by Bibliothek Bayerische Ruck Versicherung in der Literatur. "The story is an almost classic imbroglio: respectable married ma... Read More
Tri-Language paperback in English, French & German based on "The Fiends" written by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac published by Bibliothek Bayerische Ruck Versicherung in der Literatur. "The story is an almost classic imbroglio: respectable married man is having an affair with wifes' girlfriend".....