1947 · Comedy / Crime / Drama
Monsieur Verdoux
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The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
- 7.7/10 · 493 votes
- 2h 4m
- August 27, 1947
- English
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
About Monsieur Verdoux
Monsieur Verdoux is a 1947 comedy, crime, and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin. It runs 2h 4m. It was released on August 27, 1947.
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English and French. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.7 out of 10, based on 493 TMDB votes.
Monsieur Verdoux Details
- Title
- Monsieur Verdoux
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 7.7/10 from 493 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English and French
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Keywords
- marriage, dark comedy, villain, polygamy, great depression, based on true story, film noir, serial killer, black and white, stock market crash, cold blooded killer, thoughtful
Monsieur Verdoux Release Date
Monsieur Verdoux was released on August 27, 1947. More 1947 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Monsieur Verdoux Genres
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Monsieur Verdoux Cast
Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
Mady CorrellMona Verdoux
Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux
Robert LewisMaurice Bottello
Audrey BetzMartha Bottello
Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid
Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend- Margaret HoffmanLydia Floray
Marilyn NashThe Girl
Irving BaconPierre Couvais- Edwin MillsJean Couvais
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