La Mort de Belle (1961)
Transference of guilt, a theme near and dear to the heart of French author Georges Simenon, forms the basis of Passion of Slow Fire, adapted from Simenon's novel La Mort de Belle. American student Alexandra Stewart completing her education in France, turns up murdered. The prime suspect is professor Jean Desailly, inasmuch as Stewart was residing with Desailly and his wife Monique Melinard. While the professor is innocent, the impact of the tragedy causes him to kick over the traces, acquire a mistress, and ultimately kill her. Passion of Slow Fire was also released as The End of Belle. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jean Desailly, Alexandra Stewart, (more)
- Director(s):
- Edouard Molinaro
Synopsis of La Mort de Belle
Transference of guilt, a theme near and dear to the heart of French author Georges Simenon, forms the basis of Passion of Slow Fire, adapted from Simenon's novel La Mort de Belle. American student Alexandra Stewart completing her education in France, turns up murdered. The prime suspect is professor Jean Desailly, inasmuch as Stewart was residing with Desailly and his wife Monique Melinard. While the professor is innocent, the impact of the tragedy causes him to kick over the traces, acquire a mistress, and ultimately kill her. Passion of Slow Fire was also released as The End of Belle. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of La Mort de Belle
- Jean Desailly - Stephane Blanchon
- Yves Robert - Bartender
- Marc Cassot - Police Officer
- Van Doude - Doctor
- Folco Jacques Monod - Judge Bechman
- Jacques Pierre - Belle's Admirer
- Alexandra Stewart - Belle
- Monique Melinand - Mme. Blanchon
- Louisa Colpeyn - Belle's Mother
- Yvette Etievant - Judge's Secretary
- Maurice Teynac - Stephane's Friend
- Director(s):
- Edouard Molinaro
- Writer(s):
- Jean Anouilh
- Producer(s):
- Francois Chavane
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